GRE Word List

LABILE

likely to change; unstable; Ex. emotionally labile; N. lability

The meaning of the word labile is likely to change; unstable; Ex. emotionally labile; N. lability.

Random words

WordMeaning
groomman employed to take care of horses; V: make neat and trim; clean and brush (an animal)
alluderefer indirectly; N. allusion: indirect reference
obstetricianphysician specializing in delivery(assisting in giving birth) of babies; N. obstetrics; CF. midwife
appositeappropriate; fitting
lusciouspleasing to taste or smell; delicious
slightinsult to one's dignity; snub; V: treat as if of small importance; insult; snub; ADJ. small in size; of small importance
bludgeonclub; heavy-headed weapon; V.
fumblemove the fingers and hands awkwardly (in search of something); mishandle or drop a ball that is in play; bungle; botch; spoil by mishandling; N.
dofftake off; OP. don
retainkeep; maintain possession of; employ (esp. a lawyer or advisor); N. retainer: servant; fee paid to retain an advisor