GRE Word List
FLUCTUATE
to shift back and forth uncertainly
The meaning of the word fluctuate is to shift back and forth uncertainly.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lien | a charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law |
| effectuate | to cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect |
| parameter | an arbitrary constant whose value characterizes a member of a system (such as a family of curves) |
| well-bred | having or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class |
| foliage | a representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation |
| tantamount | equivalent in value, significance, or effect |
| desultory | marked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose |
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| torrid | parched with heat especially of the sun : hot |
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