GRE Word List

TRANSITORY

of brief duration : temporary

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

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WordMeaning
lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
bountifulliberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors
deleteto eliminate especially by blotting out, cutting out, or erasing
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
bacchanaliana Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry
cosmicof or relating to the cosmos, the extraterrestrial vastness, or the universe in contrast to the earth alone
dupeone that is easily deceived or cheated : fool
seamyhaving the rough side of the seam showing