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.

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WordMeaning
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supplicantone who supplicates
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vaingloriousmarked by vainglory : boastful
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scuffleto struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion
beneficiarya person or thing that receives help or an advantage from something : one that benefits from something