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
blanchto take the color out of
arcaneknown or knowable only to a few people : secret
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foolhardyfoolishly adventurous and bold : rash
pulsateto throb or move rhythmically : vibrate
antiqueexisting since or belonging to earlier times : ancient
tempestuousof, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent
officiousvolunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome
hallowedholy
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console