GRE Word List

TRANSITORY

of brief duration : temporary

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

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WordMeaning
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
kneelto position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor
swelterto suffer, sweat, or be faint from heat
mundaneof, relating to, or characteristic of the world
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maritalof or relating to marriage or the married state
imbroglioan acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding
brindledhaving obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground
convolutedhaving convolutions
indomitableincapable of being subdued : unconquerable