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
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install
codicila legal instrument made to modify an earlier will
rotethe use of memory usually with little intelligence
hereafterafter this in sequence or in time
nonchalancethe quality or state of being nonchalant
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
swathea band used in swathing
hauntto visit often : frequent
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
elopeto run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent