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
acclivityan ascending slope (as of a hill)
gruesomeinspiring horror or repulsion : grisly
heedlessnot taking heed : inconsiderate
sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature
behooveto be necessary, proper, or advantageous for
rancorbitter deep-seated ill will
invalidateto make invalid
forteone's strong point
swillwash
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete