GRE Word List

TRANSITORY

of brief duration : temporary

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

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WordMeaning
misgivingsa feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event
orthographythe art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage
fertileproducing or bearing many crops in great quantities : productive
bungleto act or work clumsily and awkwardly
tractablecapable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile
conduita natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed
posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
swathea band used in swathing
repealto rescind or annul by authoritative act
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade