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 |
|---|---|
| carapace | a bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab) |
| apocryphal | of doubtful authenticity : spurious |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| regatta | a rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races |
| wheedle | to influence or entice by soft words or flattery |
| centripetal | proceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis |
| environ | encircle |
| cameo | a gem carved in relief (see relief |
| invulnerable | incapable of being wounded, injured, or harmed |
| verbatim | in the exact words : word for word |