GRE Word List

TRANSITORY

of brief duration : temporary

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

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WordMeaning
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
matineea musical or dramatic performance or social or public event held in the daytime and especially the afternoon
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
fineryornament
havenharbor
habitatthe place or environment where a plant or animal naturally or normally lives and grows
anodyneserving to alleviate pain
panachean ornamental tuft (as of feathers) especially on a helmet
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
rostera roll or list of personnel