GRE Word List

TRANSITORY

of brief duration : temporary

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

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broodthe young of an animal or a family of young
detonationthe action or process of detonating
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placidserenely free of interruption or disturbance
consonanceharmony or agreement among components
profligatewildly extravagant
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)
integrateto form, coordinate, or blend into a functioning or unified whole : unite
rampantrearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended
hailprecipitation in the form of small balls or lumps usually consisting of concentric layers of clear ice and compact snow