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
inevitableincapable of being avoided or evaded
contentiouslikely to cause disagreement or argument
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
parodya literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule
continencethe ability to retain a bodily discharge voluntarily
convexcurved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle
throbto pulsate or pound with abnormal force or rapidity
hubrisexaggerated pride or self-confidence
masqueradea social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes
grimfierce in disposition or action : savage