GRE Word List

TRANSITORY

of brief duration : temporary

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

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resplendentshining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
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germinalbeing in the earliest stage of development
oracularresembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery)
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siltloose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter
pugilistfighter
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