GRE Word List

TRANSITORY

of brief duration : temporary

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

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WordMeaning
institutionalizeto make into an institution : give character of an institution to
poignancythe quality or state of being poignant
dapperneat and trim in appearance
dyslexiaa variable often familial learning disability involving difficulties in acquiring and processing language that is typically manifested by a lack of proficiency in reading, spelling, and writing
tyrannyoppressive power
cumbersomeunwieldy because of heaviness and bulk
appeasepacify
idiosyncrasya peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality
merita praiseworthy quality : virtue
allocateto apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute