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 |
|---|---|
| odium | the state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance |
| orthography | the art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage |
| surpass | to become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed |
| nubile | of marriageable condition or age |
| misnomer | the misnaming of a person in a legal instrument |
| debunk | to expose the sham (see sham |
| blasphemy | the act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God |
| sleight | deceitful craftiness |
| requisition | the act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action |
| rile | to make agitated and angry : upset |