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 |
|---|---|
| rife | prevalent especially to an increasing degree |
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| mealymouthed | not plain and straightforward : devious |
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| lethargic | of, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish |
| punctilious | marked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions |
| dingy | dirty |
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| foul | offensive to the senses : loathsome |