SATReading & WritingVocabulary

Antonym of TRANSIENT.

ABrief
BPermanentCORRECT
CQuick
DWild
AI
Toaster Teacher
Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
## The reasoning **Transient** means something that lasts only a short time — temporary, passing, fleeting. Think of a transient guest who stays briefly, or a transient feeling that fades quickly. An **antonym** is the opposite meaning. So we need a word that means "lasting a long time" or "not temporary." **Permanent** means lasting forever or for a very long time — the exact opposite of transient. A permanent marker doesn't wash off easily. A permanent job isn't temporary. This is your answer. ## Why the wrong options tempt you - **Brief** and **Quick** are *synonyms* (similar words) to transient, not opposites. They all describe short duration — the question is testing if you know the difference between synonym and antonym. - **Wild** has nothing to do with time or duration. It's completely unrelated, likely just there to fill space. The trap: when you're rushing, "brief" might catch your eye because it *relates* to transient. But the question asks for the **opposite**, not a similar word. ## Quick takeaway **Transient = temporary; Permanent = forever.** Always check: am I looking for *same* or *opposite*?
Want this in Pidgin, Yoruba, Igbo or Hausa? Sign up free →

Practice more Reading & Writing questions

SAT Reading & Writing has thousands more questions like this — with Worked answers on every one.