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
reinstateto place again (as in possession or in a former position)
brandishto shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly
hedonista person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism
cadaverousof or relating to a corpse
casteone of the hereditary social classes in Hinduism that restrict the occupation of their members and their association with the members of other castes
paucitysmallness of number : fewness
scrappyconsisting of scraps
executeto carry out fully : put completely into effect
conjugalof or relating to the married state or to married persons and their relations : connubial
functionaryone who serves in a certain function