GRE Word List

TRANSITORY

of brief duration : temporary

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

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WordMeaning
prudentcharacterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as
scrappyconsisting of scraps
transpireto take place : go on
tensioninner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion
unanimitythe quality or state of being unanimous
seinea large net with sinkers on one edge and floats on the other that hangs vertically in the water and is used to enclose and catch fish when its ends are pulled together or are drawn ashore
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
swelterto suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat
friezea heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface
bestowto put to use : apply