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 |
|---|---|
| quintessence | the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies |
| imminent | ready to take place : happening soon |
| subordinate | placed in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior |
| discriminating | making a distinction : distinguishing |
| proscenium | the stage of an ancient Greek or Roman theater |
| relevant | having significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand |
| exorbitant | not coming within the scope of the law |
| havoc | wide and general destruction : devastation |
| anachronism | an error in chronology |
| lament | to mourn aloud : wail |