temporary
/ˈtɛmpəˌrɛri/
tem · po · rar · y
ˈtɛm · pə · ˌrɛ · ri
English Definition
adj. lasting for a limited time
Significado en Español
temporal, provisional
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tạm thời, tạm
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “temporary”:
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A
transient
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B
permanent
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C
lasting
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D
enduring
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A — transient.
“temporary” means adj. lasting for a limited time
Common questions about “temporary”
What does “temporary” mean?
temporary — adj. lasting for a limited time. In Chinese: 临时的.
How do you pronounce “temporary”?
temporary is pronounced /ˈtɛmpəˌrɛri/. It breaks into 4 syllables: tem · po · rar · y.
Is “temporary” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. temporary appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
