GRE Word List
TRANSITORY
of brief duration : temporary
The meaning of the word transitory is of brief duration : temporary.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lavish | expending or bestowing profusely : prodigal |
| kindle | to start (a fire) burning : light |
| defiance | the act or an instance of defying : challenge |
| bountiful | liberal or generous in bestowing gifts or favors |
| delete | to eliminate especially by blotting out, cutting out, or erasing |
| subordinate | placed in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior |
| bacchanalian | a Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry |
| cosmic | of or relating to the cosmos, the extraterrestrial vastness, or the universe in contrast to the earth alone |
| dupe | one that is easily deceived or cheated : fool |
| seamy | having the rough side of the seam showing |