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
connotationsomething suggested by a word or thing : implication
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
frugalitythe quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift
baitto persecute or exasperate with unjust, malicious, or persistent attacks
adherentone who adheres to something: such as
witticisma cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark
blemishto spoil by a flaw
dehydrateto remove bound water or hydrogen and oxygen from (a chemical compound) in the proportion in which they form water
thriftygiven to or marked by economy and good management
chimericalexisting only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary (see visionary