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
staticexerting force by reason of weight alone without motion
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
forerunnerone that precedes and indicates the approach of another: such as
pacifistan adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes
writsomething written : writing
adventitiouscoming from another source and not inherent or innate
hatcha small door or opening (as in an airplane or spaceship)
headfirstwith the head foremost
hoarygray or white with or as if with age