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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WordMeaning
vouchto supply supporting evidence or testimony
disconsolatecheerless
outfitthe act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition)
jesta joking or mocking remark
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
extrudeto force, press, or push out
pedestriancommonplace
wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
despota ruler with absolute power and authority