lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent. "a temporary job"

(of a person) old or aging. "she was elderly and silver-haired"

risky; dangerous. "we work in hazardous conditions"

the action of predicting something. "the prediction of future behavior"

wet thoroughly; soak. "I fell in the stream and got drenched"

easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent. "unemployment has been the most obvious cost of the recession"

state one's intention to take hostile action against someone in retribution for something done or not done. "the unions threatened a general strike"

give the meaning of (a word or phrase), especially in a dictionary. "the dictionary defines it as “a type of pasture”"

easily broken or damaged. "fragile items such as glass and china"

say or estimate that (a specified thing) will happen in the future or will be a consequence of something. "it is too early to predict a result"

make (a provisional arrangement or appointment) definite. "Mr. Baker's assistant telephoned to confirm his appointment with the chairman"

of short duration