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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| impermeable | not permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance |
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| ambidextrous | using both hands with equal ease or dexterity |
| tenacity | the quality or state of being tenacious |
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