GRE Word List
MERCURIAL
of, relating to, or born under the planet Mercury
The meaning of the word mercurial is of, relating to, or born under the planet Mercury.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sound | a particular auditory impression : tone |
| subsequent | following in time, order, or place |
| therapeutic | of or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative |
| vent | to provide with a vent |
| coroner | a usually elected public officer who is typically not required to have specific medical qualifications and whose principal duty is to inquire by an inquest into the cause of any death which there is reason to suppose is not due to natural causes compare medical examiner |
| taxonomist | the study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics |
| prevalent | generally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread |
| repartee | a quick and witty reply |
| alms | something (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor |
| stagnant | not flowing in a current or stream |