GRE Words with Root "trans/tra" (18 words)

About this Root

Understanding the "trans/tra" root helps you decode unfamiliar words on the GRE. Words sharing this root often have related meanings.

be or go beyond the range or limits of (a field of activity or conceptual sphere).

an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offence.

lasting only for a short time; impermanent.

not permanent.

parody/imitation

not to be trusted, perfidious

a written work dealing formally and systematically with a subject.

vigorous or incisive in expression or style.

alarm excited state of mind

unimportant or trivial.

commonplace

commotion

muddy

being uncontrollably violent

swollen

trouble disturbance

depraved or wicked behavior or character.

a beginner