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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oracularresembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery)
figurea number symbol : numeral
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varnisha liquid preparation that when applied to a surface dries to form a hard lustrous typically transparent coating
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complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
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