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GRE Word of the Day

Tran­si­tory

[TRAN-zuh-taw-ree]

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Hint 1.

The Latin trans- conveys the idea of movement across, through, or beyond.

Hint 2. Sentence to give context:

“Fame is transitory: this was not lost on the actress whose roles had gone from dreamy girl-next-door to mother-of-the-bride—seemingly overnight.”

What is the best definition of transitory?

A.

Characterized by drastic change or transformation


B.

Having to do with travel or transport


C.

In-between developmental phases


D.

Fleeting and short in duration


Hint 1.

The Latin trans- conveys the idea of movement across, through, or beyond.

Hint 2. Sentence to give context:

“Fame is transitory: this was not lost on the actress whose roles had gone from dreamy girl-next-door to mother-of-the-bride—seemingly overnight.”

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