GRE Word List
TRANSITORY
of brief duration : temporary
The meaning of the word transitory is of brief duration : temporary.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| intrigue | the practice of engaging in secret schemes |
| plutocracy | government by the wealthy |
| nihilist | a viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless |
| prehensile | adapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around |
| rabid | extremely violent : furious |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| relinquish | to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind |
| morgue | a place where the bodies of dead persons are kept temporarily pending identification or release for burial or autopsy |
| yore | time past and especially long past |
| earthly | characteristic of or belonging to this earth |