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
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
gamelya physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other
satesatisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy
outragean act of violence or brutality
torpedoa weapon for destroying ships by rupturing their hulls below the waterline: such as
rampantrearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended
insularitycharacteristic of an isolated people
shama trick that deludes : hoax
exactingtryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating