GRE Word List

TRANSITORY

of brief duration : temporary

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

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WordMeaning
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
grotesquea style of decorative art characterized by fanciful or fantastic human and animal forms often interwoven with foliage or similar figures that may distort the natural into absurdity, ugliness, or caricature
approbationcommendation
resuscitateto revive from apparent death or from unconsciousness
rationa food allowance for one day
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
sultryvery hot and humid : sweltering
insidioushaving a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle
ransackto look through thoroughly in often a rough way