GRE Word List

TRANSITORY

of brief duration : temporary

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

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valorstrength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery
rationalean explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena
decoya pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture
intuitionthe power or faculty of attaining to direct knowledge or cognition without evident rational thought and inference
probityadherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness
compunctionanxiety arising from awareness of guilt
craftskill in planning, making, or executing : dexterity
hoarda supply or fund stored up and often hidden away
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)
attritionsorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God