GRE Word List
FLUX
flowing; series of changes; fluctuation; Ex. in a state of flux
The meaning of the word flux is flowing; series of changes; fluctuation; Ex. in a state of flux.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| odorous | having an odor |
| prophetic | of a prophet or prophecy; having to do with predicting the future; N. prophecy; V. prophesy; N. prophet |
| accretion | growth or increase in size by gradual addition; growth; increase; increase by natural growth; Ex. towers and other accretions of the castle; V. accrete |
| vertex | summit; highest point; PL. vertices |
| subside | sink to a lower level; settle down; sink to the bottom (as a sediment); descend; grow quiet; become less; moderate; abate |
| asteroid | small planet |
| protean | able to take on many forms; versatile; CF. Proteus: sea god to change his shape at will |
| passive | not active; acted upon; receiving an action without acting in return; accepting without resistance |
| edify | instruct; correct morally |
| ghastly | horrible; terrifying; resembling ghosts; CF. aghast |
