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

WordMeaning
angularforming an angle : sharp-cornered
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
impermeablenot permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance
chaoticmarked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat
disparageto depreciate (see depreciate
defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming
paradigmexample
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
relishcharacteristic flavor