MDCAT
English
2017
English · Passages
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Question
Select the NEAREST CORRECT MEANING of the given word:
TRANSIENT
Options
- A
Permanent
- B
Temporary
- C
Long
- D
Good
Explanation
Transient means something that ends after a certain time/fades away, which is synonymous with “temporary”.
Antonym of transient is permanent.
Transient means lasting only for a short time; impermanent. Its synonym is temporary.
This is the antonym of transient.
Good means to be desired or approved of.
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