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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curtailto make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part
lethargicof, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish
mongrelan individual resulting from the interbreeding of diverse breeds (see breed
pusillanimouslacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity
elasticcapable of recovering size and shape after deformation
blunthaving an edge or point that is not sharp
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
potenthaving or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful
treadto step or walk on or over
syntheticrelating to or involving synthesis : not analytic