Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: In a way that lasts for a short time; momentarily or briefly.

Example: The lights flickered transiently before going out completely.

Definition: To allow light to pass through something, especially for the purpose of examination or inspection.

Example: The doctor used a special device to transilluminate the patient's abdomen to check for any abnormalities.

Definition: Describing a device that uses transistors instead of vacuum tubes or other components.

Example: The new radio is transistorized, making it smaller and more efficient than older models.

Definition: To change from one state or condition to another.

Example: The team will transition from defense to offense during the game.

Definition: A change from one state or condition to another, often involving a process or period of adjustment.

Example: The transition from high school to college can be challenging for many students.

Definition: Relating to a change or shift from one state or condition to another, often temporary while something new is being established.

Example: The transitional phase of the project allowed the team to adjust to the new system.

Definition: In a way that relates to a change or transition from one state to another.

Example: The project was implemented transitionally to ensure a smooth changeover.

Definition: Describing a type of verb that requires a direct object to complete its meaning, often indicating an action that is transferred from the subject to the object.

Example: In the sentence 'She kicked the ball', 'kicked' is a transitive verb because it has a direct object, 'the ball'.

Definition: A word that requires a direct object to complete its meaning, often used in grammar to describe certain types of verbs.

Example: In the sentence 'She reads a book', 'reads' is a transitive verb because it needs an object, 'a book', to make sense.

Definition: The quality of a verb that requires a direct object to complete its meaning.

Example: In English, the transitiveness of a verb determines whether it can take a direct object or not.

Definition: The extent to which a verb can take objects or how many objects it can govern in a sentence.

Example: In English, the transitivity of a verb affects how it can be used in sentences.

Definition: In a way that is temporary or not lasting; for a short time.

Example: The changes in the weather were transitorily pleasant, but soon turned cold again.