17
temporary(adjective, continue, unsettled, substitute, tentative)
16
interim(adjective, continue, short, limited, substitute)
15
conditional(adjective, like, sensitive, limited, unsettled)
15
tentative(adjective, new, inferior, sensitive, limited)
12
provisory(adjective, limited, tentative, contingent, conditional)
11
makeshift(adjective, limited, unsettled, crude, temporary)
11
probationary(adjective, new, unsettled, trial, indefinite)
11
transient(adjective, temporary, tentative, contingent)
10
provisionary(adjective, unsettled, indefinite, temporary, tentative)
9
contingent(adjective, uncertainty, uncertain, limited, doubtful)
9
passing(adjective, temporary, tentative, contingent)
9
pro tem(adjective, continue, substitute, temporary, tentative)
9
stopgap(adjective, short, limited, crude, substitute)
9
qualified(adjective, reasonable, like, fair, limited)
9
restrictive(adjective, restricted, obstructive, preventive)
8
limited(adjective, present, short, qualified, restricted)
8
ephemeral(adjective, temporary, tentative, contingent)
8
impermanent(adjective, continue, short, limited, brief)
7
experimental(adjective, new, near, unsettled, extra)
7
acting(adjective, continue, short, limited, unsettled)
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