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transitory

/ˈtrænzɪtɔːri/
tran · si · to · ry ˈtræn · zɪ · tɔː · ri
English Definition
adj. temporary; fleeting; brief
中文释义
短暂的;暂时的
Significado en Español
transitorio
한국어 뜻
일시적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tạm thời
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trans-(over) + itory→ temporary, momentary
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

In his speech, the mayor acknowledged that the improvements to the park were __________ and would need further work next year.

  1. A permanent
  2. B transitory
  3. C stable
  4. D constant
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B — transitory. “transitory” means adj. temporary; fleeting; brief

Common questions about “transitory”

What does “transitory” mean?

transitory — adj. temporary; fleeting; brief. In Chinese: 短暂的;暂时的.

How do you pronounce “transitory”?

transitory is pronounced /ˈtrænzɪtɔːri/. It breaks into 4 syllables: tran · si · to · ry.

Is “transitory” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. transitory appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “transitory”?

trans-(over) + itory→ temporary, momentary

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