GRE Word List

TRANSITORY

of brief duration : temporary

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

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angularforming an angle : sharp-cornered
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forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
entreethe act or manner of entering : entrance
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
conspiracythe act of conspiring together
baskto lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere
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