Perpetual
mediumper-PECH-oo-ul
adjective
Definition
Never ending or changing; occurring repeatedly
Examples
“The perpetual noise from construction disturbed the residents.”
“She seemed to be in a state of perpetual motion.”
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GRE Tip
Perpetual is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "endless" or "eternal" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "temporary".
Related GRE Words
transient
Lasting only for a short time; temporary
timeless
Not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion
enduring
Lasting over a period of time; durable
perennial
Lasting for an indefinitely long time; enduring
permanent
Lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely
momentary
Lasting for a very short time; brief
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