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
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out
linguisticof or relating to language or linguistics
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
tricksterone who tricks: such as
swear-wordword considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody''
effaceto eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface
summationthe act or process of forming a sum : addition
stipulateto make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract
dozeto sleep lightly
spatsquabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel