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 |
|---|---|
| suspense | the state of being suspended : suspension |
| turmoil | a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion |
| turgid | excessively embellished in style or language : bombastic |
| liquidate | to determine by agreement or by litigation the precise amount of (indebtedness, damages, or accounts) |
| bicker | petulant quarreling : altercation |
| kaleidoscope | an instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns |
| mash | to reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure |
| cistern | an artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater) |
| imposture | the act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name |
| indelible | that cannot be removed, washed away, or erased |