GRE Word List

FLUCTUATE

to shift back and forth uncertainly

The meaning of the word fluctuate is to shift back and forth uncertainly.

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WordMeaning
jargonthe technical terminology or characteristic idiom of a special activity or group
sageone (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
colloquyconversation
vitriolicbitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism
venuelocale
consolidationthe act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated
tutelaryhaving the guardianship of a person or a thing
equilibriuma state of intellectual or emotional balance : poise
parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant