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 |
|---|---|
| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |
| sunder | to break apart or in two : separate by or as if by violence or by intervening time or space |
| malapropos | in an inappropriate or inopportune way |
| equitable | having or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned |
| masticate | to grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : chew |
| rationale | an explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena |
| bog | wet spongy ground |
| miscellany | separate writings collected in one volume |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| troth | loyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity |