GRE Word List

TRANSITORY

of brief duration : temporary

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

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WordMeaning
correlateeither of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife)
dyslexiaa variable often familial learning disability involving difficulties in acquiring and processing language that is typically manifested by a lack of proficiency in reading, spelling, and writing
habituateto make used to something : accustom
opulencewealth
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
omniscienthaving infinite awareness, understanding, and insight
resilientcharacterized or marked by resilience: such as
taciturntemperamentally disinclined to talk
circuita usually circular line encompassing an area