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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| irony | the use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning |
| scrutinize | to examine closely and minutely |
| fleece | the coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep) |
| vehement | marked by forceful energy : powerful |
| crust | the hardened exterior or surface part of bread |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| penumbra | a space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light |
| relent | to become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity |
| prognosis | the prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case |
| gastronomy | the art or science of good eating |