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
dumbfoundto confound (see confound
ichthyologya branch of zoology that deals with fishes
vitalof the utmost importance
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
biennialoccurring every two years
resolveto deal with successfully : clear up
oracularresembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery)
talonthe claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey
scrupuloushaving moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
anodyneserving to alleviate pain