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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ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge
mediocreof moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary
extolto praise highly : glorify
versatileembracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills
autopsyan examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease
gustythe sensation of taste
lampoonsatire
fallowof a light yellowish-brown color
laggardlagging or tending to lag : slow especially compared to others of the same kind