GRE Word List
TRANSITORY
of brief duration : temporary
The meaning of the word transitory is of brief duration : temporary.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ratify | to approve and sanction formally : confirm |
| precarious | dependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments |
| mischief | a specific injury or damage attributed to a particular agent |
| passe | past one's prime |
| dolt | a stupid person |
| subpoena | a writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure |
| behemoth | a mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God |
| contrivance | a thing contrived |
| urge | to present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly |
| volley | the flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground |