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 |
|---|---|
| vouch | to supply supporting evidence or testimony |
| disconsolate | cheerless |
| outfit | the act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition) |
| jest | a joking or mocking remark |
| derivation | the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix) |
| extrude | to force, press, or push out |
| pedestrian | commonplace |
| wring | to squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid |
| surrogate | one appointed to act in place of another : deputy |
| despot | a ruler with absolute power and authority |