GRE Word List

VOLATILE

characterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change

The meaning of the word volatile is characterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change.

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WordMeaning
disengageto release from something that engages or involves
liquidateto determine by agreement or by litigation the precise amount of (indebtedness, damages, or accounts)
reduceto draw together or cause to converge : consolidate
foraya sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid
welterwrithe
timiditylacking in courage or self-confidence
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
raspto rub with something rough
resortone that affords aid or refuge : resource
embezzlementto appropriate (something, such as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use