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 |
|---|---|
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| scale | an instrument or machine for weighing |
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| gamely | a physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other |
| clavicle | a bone of the shoulder girdle typically serving to link the scapula and sternum |
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