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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adjutanta staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence
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codifyto reduce to a code
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granulateto form or crystallize into grains or granules
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