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

WordMeaning
righteousacting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin
leewayan allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance
mountebanka person who sells quack medicines from a platform
casteone of the hereditary social classes in Hinduism that restrict the occupation of their members and their association with the members of other castes
dawdleto spend time idly
putrescentundergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid
fundamentalserving as a basis supporting existence or determining essential structure or function : basic
reactionaryrelating to, marked by, or favoring reaction
potenthaving or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful
volleythe flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground