GRE Word List

TRANSITORY

of brief duration : temporary

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

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WordMeaning
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
amorphoushaving no definite form : shapeless
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
partisana firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person
innuendoan oblique allusion : hint
glutinoushaving the quality of glue : gummy
robusthaving or exhibiting strength or vigorous health
paleontologya science dealing with the life of past geologic periods as known from fossil remains
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation