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 |
|---|---|
| germ | a small mass of living substance capable of developing into an organism or one of its parts |
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| console | an architectural member projecting from a wall to form a bracket or from a keystone for ornament |
| defiance | the act or an instance of defying : challenge |
| eulogy | a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased |
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| persist | to go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning |
| minatory | having a menacing quality |
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| artisan | a worker who practices a trade or handicraft : craftsperson |