GRE Word List
TRANSITORY
of brief duration : temporary
The meaning of the word transitory is of brief duration : temporary.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| institutionalize | to make into an institution : give character of an institution to |
| poignancy | the quality or state of being poignant |
| dapper | neat and trim in appearance |
| dyslexia | a variable often familial learning disability involving difficulties in acquiring and processing language that is typically manifested by a lack of proficiency in reading, spelling, and writing |
| tyranny | oppressive power |
| cumbersome | unwieldy because of heaviness and bulk |
| appease | pacify |
| idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality |
| merit | a praiseworthy quality : virtue |
| allocate | to apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute |