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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plethoraan ample amount or number : abundance
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rebusa representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound
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