SAT GRE transitory Definition Not lasting; existing only briefly. Example "The joy she felt was transitory, fading as soon as the news sank in." Sign in to save SAT Quiz → GRE Quiz → ← transition translucent → Study tips featuring "transitory" Map the Author's Attitude Before Reading Questions Force Contrast Between Two Similar Words Stop Skipping Words and Read the Tone Related words SAT antonym SAT abase SAT abdicate SAT abdomen SAT abduction SAT abet SAT abeyance SAT abject SAT abjure SAT ablution SAT abnegate SAT abnormal