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 |
|---|---|
| capitulate | to surrender often after negotiation of terms |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| dereliction | an intentional abandonment |
| indigenous | produced, growing, living, or occurring natively or naturally in a particular region or environment |
| earmark | a mark of identification on the ear of an animal |
| unconscionable | shockingly unfair or unjust |
| authoritative | having, marked by, or proceeding from authority |
| dissident | disagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief |
| buffet | a blow especially with the hand |
| maelstrom | a powerful often violent whirlpool sucking in objects within a given radius |