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temporary

/ˈtɛmpəˌrɛri/

tem · po · rar · y ˈtɛm · pə · ˌrɛ · ri

English Definition

adj. lasting for a limited time

中文释义

临时的

Significado en Español

temporal, provisional

한국어 뜻

일시적인, 임시의

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

tạm thời, tạm

Example Sentence

She took a temporary job over the summer.

她在暑假期间做了一份临时工作。

Synonyms

short-term transient provisional

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “temporary”:

A transient
B permanent
C lasting
D enduring

Show answer

A — transient. “temporary” means adj. lasting for a limited time

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ shelter was only meant to last until the new house was built.

A permanent
B temporary
C lasting
D eternal

Show answer

B — temporary. “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.

How do you use “temporary” in a sentence?

She took a temporary job over the summer. (她在暑假期间做了一份临时工作。)

What are synonyms for “temporary”?

short-term, transient, provisional — all close in meaning to temporary (adj. lasting for a limited time).

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.

Progress / 学习进度

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Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)

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temporary

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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