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
tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
exodusthe mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table
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specioushaving a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic
divaprima donna
oratorone who delivers an oration
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subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
disbarto expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges