GRE Word List

TRANSITORY

of brief duration : temporary

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

Random words

WordMeaning
compliantready or disposed to comply : submissive
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
frittera small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat
amnesialoss of memory due usually to brain injury, shock, fatigue, repression, or illness
obsequiousmarked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness
unconscionableshockingly unfair or unjust
whorla drum-shaped section on the lower part of a spindle in spinning or weaving machinery serving as a pulley for the tape drive that rotates the spindle
fruitionpleasurable use or possession : enjoyment
serebeing dried and withered