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
ironicrelating to, containing, or constituting irony
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing
shearto cut off the hair from
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decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
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carnivoroussubsisting or feeding on animal tissues