GRE Word List
TRANSITORY
of brief duration : temporary
The meaning of the word transitory is of brief duration : temporary.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| distort | to twist (see twist |
| mischief | a specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent |
| prolixity | unduly prolonged or drawn out : too long |
| temporal | of or relating to time as opposed to eternity |
| philology | the study of literature and of disciplines relevant to literature or to language as used in literature |
| craft | skill in planning, making, or executing : dexterity |
| spatula | a flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting |
| inkling | a slight knowledge or vague notion |
| fuss: | trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby |
| nexus | connection |