GRE Word List
TRANSITORY
of brief duration : temporary
The meaning of the word transitory is of brief duration : temporary.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| conundrum | an intricate and difficult problem |
| hew | to cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument |
| moratorium | a legally authorized period of delay in the performance of a legal obligation or the payment of a debt |
| grotto | cave |
| padre | a Christian clergyman |
| homespun | spun or made at home |
| conceit | favorable opinion |
| enterprise | a project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky |
| trinket | a small ornament (such as a jewel or ring) |
| soporific | causing or tending to cause sleep |