GRE Word List

TRANSITORY

of brief duration : temporary

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

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WordMeaning
amnesialoss of memory due usually to brain injury, shock, fatigue, repression, or illness
bereftdeprived or robbed of the possession or use of something
sourbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids and is characteristic of lemon juice
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
inasmuch_assince; owing to the fact that
rostera roll or list of personnel
castigationto subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
genteelhaving an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish
raveto talk irrationally in or as if in delirium