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
engrossto copy or write in a large hand
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
tributesomething given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved
bromidea binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate
edicta proclamation having the force of law
swampa wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
predecessorone that precedes
affluenceabundance of property : wealth