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 |
|---|---|
| archaic | having the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses |
| horticultural | the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants |
| subsequent | following in time, order, or place |
| desultory | marked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose |
| mammoth | any of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair |
| jab | to pierce or prod (someone or something) with or as if with a pointed object |
| glossary | a collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings |
| fortitude | strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage |
| odds | the probability that one thing is so or will happen rather than another : chances |
| wan | suggestive of poor health : sickly |