GRE Word List

TRANSITORY

of brief duration : temporary

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

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WordMeaning
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
imbalancelack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion
cohortscompanion
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
cannyclever
rusea wily subterfuge
variegatedhaving discrete markings of different colors
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
blisscomplete happiness
sordidmarked by baseness or grossness : vile