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 |
|---|---|
| harbor | a place of security and comfort : refuge |
| stamp | to pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument |
| witticism | a cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark |
| pestle | a usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration |
| specious | having a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic |
| sonic | utilizing, produced by, or relating to sound waves |
| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |
| ironic | relating to, containing, or constituting irony |
| boon | a timely benefit : blessing |
| fawning | seeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery |