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 |
|---|---|
| aberration | the fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state |
| proletarian | a member of the proletariat |
| euthanasia | the act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy |
| metallurgical | the science and technology of metals |
| doggerel | loosely styled and irregular in measure especially for burlesque or comic effect |
| heresy | adherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma |
| plait | pleat |
| abstinence | the practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable |
| dys- | abnormal |
| paean | a joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph |