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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indeliblethat cannot be removed, washed away, or erased
cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
novaa star that suddenly increases its light output tremendously and then fades away to its former obscurity in a few months or years
mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease
ventto provide with a vent
fulminateto utter or send out with denunciation
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incarnateinvested with bodily and especially human nature and form
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection
impecunioushaving very little or no money usually habitually : penniless