Synonym selection (vocabulary – meaning of “transient”): Choose the word that best expresses the meaning. Target word: TRANSIENT Instruction: Select the closest synonym meaning “temporary; short-lived; passing.”

Verbal Ability Synonyms Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
  • A
    Permanent
  • B
    Enduring
  • C
    Temporary
  • D
    Lasting

Answer

Correct Answer: Temporary

Explanation

Given data

  • Word: transient.

Concept / Approach‘‘Transient’’ means brief in duration; not permanent.

Option analysisTemporary — best synonym (short-lived). ✅Permanent / Enduring / Lasting — all suggest persistence or long duration; antonyms. ❌

ExampleTransient showers = temporary showers.

Final AnswerTemporary

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