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 |
|---|---|
| compound | something formed by a union of elements or parts |
| formidable | causing fear, dread, or apprehension |
| proselytize | to induce someone to convert to one's faith |
| buccaneer | any of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies |
| prosperity | the condition of being successful or thriving |
| superannuated | outmoded |
| haughtiness | blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior |
| prodigious | causing amazement or wonder |
| embed | to enclose closely in or as if in a matrix |
| deft | characterized by facility and skill |