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
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
innateexisting in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native
staidmarked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober
carnalrelating to or given to crude bodily pleasures and appetites
creepto move along with the body prone and close to the ground
hybridan offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera
gorycovered with gore : bloodstained
voluptuoussuggesting sensual pleasure by fullness and beauty of form
timiditylacking in courage or self-confidence
consternationamazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion