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 |
|---|---|
| irretrievable | not retrievable : impossible to regain or recover |
| catastrophe | a momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| navigable | deep enough and wide enough to afford passage to ships |
| subversive | the act of subverting : the state of being subverted |
| sleight | deceitful craftiness |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| supplicate | to make a humble entreaty |
| avow | to declare assuredly |
| perennial | present at all seasons of the year |