GRE Word List

TRANSITORY

of brief duration : temporary

The meaning of the word transitory is of brief duration : temporary.

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chasteinnocent of unlawful sexual intercourse
opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance
materialisma theory that physical matter is the only or fundamental reality and that all being and processes and phenomena can be explained as manifestations or results of matter (see matter
nutritionthe act or process of nourishing or being nourished
mammothany of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair
murmura half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling
impenitentnot penitent
emblazonto inscribe or adorn with or as if with heraldic bearings or devices
miniona servile dependent, follower, or underling
rancidhaving an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition