GRE Word List
TRANSITORY
of brief duration : temporary
The meaning of the word transitory is of brief duration : temporary.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| presentiment | a feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition |
| forbearance | a refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due |
| flowery | of, relating to, or resembling flowers |
| constituency | a body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position) |
| irremediable | not remediable |
| dictum | a noteworthy statement: such as |
| appall | to overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay |
| statute | a law enacted by the legislative branch of a government |
| saline | consisting of or containing salt |
| carafe | a bottle with a flaring lip used to hold beverages and especially wine |