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
motifa usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts)
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
earmarka mark of identification on the ear of an animal
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
surmountto prevail over : overcome
succulentfull of juice : juicy
actuateto put into mechanical action or motion
carnagethe flesh of slain animals or humans
foiblethe part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point