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 |
|---|---|
| impetus | a driving force : impulse |
| impale | to pierce with or as if with something pointed |
| interrogate | to question formally and systematically |
| existential | of, relating to, or affirming existence |
| masticate | to grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : chew |
| maneuver | a military or naval movement |
| yen | a strong desire or propensity |
| valid | having legal efficacy or force |
| palimpsest | writing material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased |
| unobtrusive | not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous |