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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| plume | a feather of a bird: such as |
| jaunty | sprightly in manner or appearance : lively |
| ewe | the female of the sheep especially when mature |
| prostrate | stretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission |
| tycoon | a businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate |
| canard | a false or unfounded report or story |
| defrock | to deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office |
| lilliputian | of, relating to, or characteristic of the Lilliputians or the island of Lilliput |
| wince | to shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch |
| trepidation | a nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension |