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transient(adjective, temporary, transient)
10
brief(adjective, short, temporary, transient)
10
short-lived(adjective, temporary, transient)
10
temporary(adjective, present, continue, short, limited)
8
ephemeral(adjective, temporary, transient)
8
evanescent(adjective, temporary, transient)
8
fleeting(adjective, temporary, transient)
8
impermanent(adjective, continue, temporary, transient)
8
passing(adjective, temporary, transient)
8
short(adjective, temporary, abridged)
8
transitory(adjective, temporary, transient)
8
volatile(adjective, temporary, transient)
7
changeable(adjective, temporary, transient)
7
momentary(adjective, temporary, transient)
7
short-range(adjective, continue, short, unstable, limited)
6
mortal(adjective, temporary, transient)
5
flickering(adjective, transient)
5
fugacious(adjective, temporary)
5
fugitive(adjective, temporary)
5
interim(adjective, continue, temporary)
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