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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WordMeaning
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
contagiona contagious disease
untenablenot able to be defended
equityjustice according to natural law or right
grovelto creep with the face to the ground : crawl
carcinogenicproducing or tending to produce cancer
hazardousinvolving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm)
cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
cadeta younger brother or son