Which word means 'lasting only a short time; temporary'?

• A. Tacit
• B. Venerate
• C. Veracity
• D. Transitory

Answer: (D)

This item tests your ability to match a word to a fleeting, short-lived meaning. Transitory describes something that lasts only briefly or is temporary, not permanent or lasting. It captures the idea of a momentary existence or a passing state, like a rain shower that ends quickly or the excitement of a moment that fades.

Other words here point to different meanings. Tacit means understood without being stated; something implied or unspoken. Venerate means to regard with deep respect or reverence. Veracity refers to truthfulness or accuracy. None of these convey the sense of brief duration, so they don’t fit the definition as well as transitory.