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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toxiccontaining or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
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misgivingsa feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event
affrontto insult especially to the face by behavior or language
appeasepacify
virtuosoone who excels in the technique of an art