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
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous
squelchto fall or stamp on so as to crush
austerestern and cold in appearance or manner
doggerelloosely styled and irregular in measure especially for burlesque or comic effect
explicitfully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent
flayto strip off the skin or surface of : skin
gaudyostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented
gainsayto declare to be untrue or invalid
congenialpleasant