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tran • si • to • ry adj., temporary. The birds’ stay here is only transitory, for they will be heading south for the winter soon.

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prof • fer vt., offer. The child proffered her hand, so I took it and led her across the street.

res • pite n., postponement; reprieve. The players hoped for some respite from the jeers of the audience.

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cai • tiff n., mean, cowardly person. “The Joker speaks bravely, but he is actually a cowardly caitiff,” said Batman.

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a • mends n. pl., something done to make up for injury, loss, etc., that one has caused. “I would like to make amends for the long hours that you have had to work,” said the boss.