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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| piscatorial | piscatory |
| sullen | gloomily or resentfully silent or repressed |
| promontory | a high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water |
| inculcate | to teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions |
| interdict | a Roman Catholic ecclesiastical censure withdrawing most sacraments and Christian burial from a person or district |
| snivel | to run at the nose |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| ample | generous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity |
| terse | using few words : devoid of superfluity |
| obstreperous | marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous |