GRE Word List
TRANSITORY
of brief duration : temporary
The meaning of the word transitory is of brief duration : temporary.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| constitution | the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it |
| scintilla | spark |
| generic | relating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general |
| sumptuous | extremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent |
| purge | to clear of guilt |
| tertiary | of third rank, importance, or value |
| vying | contending; to strive for superiority |
| stately | marked by lofty or imposing dignity |
| amalgam | a mixture of different elements |
| protrude | to jut out from the surrounding surface or context |