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 |
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| curtail | to make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part |
| lethargic | of, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish |
| mongrel | an individual resulting from the interbreeding of diverse breeds (see breed |
| pusillanimous | lacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity |
| elastic | capable of recovering size and shape after deformation |
| blunt | having an edge or point that is not sharp |
| decant | to draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers |
| potent | having or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful |
| tread | to step or walk on or over |
| synthetic | relating to or involving synthesis : not analytic |