Lesson 57&58 It's About Time Flashcards
Chronic
(adj.) describing a problem or disease that is long-lasting
Perennial
(adj.) lasting for a long time or recurring over a long period
Ephemeral
(adj.) not lasting a long time, short lived
Transient
(adj.) not lasting a long time
Perpetual
(adj.) going on and on, without end, seemingly forever
Interminable
(adj.) without end
Immemorial
(adj.) originating a very long time ago
Evanescent
(adj.) fleeting, of short duration
Intermittent
(adj.) occurring on and off, but not at regular intervals
Incessant
(adj.) describing something negative that is constant
Sporadic
(adj.) occurring at random intervals
Erratic
(adj.) Highly irregular and unpredictable
Fitful
(adj.) occurring intermittently
Desultory
(adj.) lacking a plan, unfocused
Horology
(n.) the study of time and clock making