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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conteststrive
blatantnoisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous
providencedivine guidance or care
sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature
travestya debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
ravinea small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water
delineateto describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail
miniona servile dependent, follower, or underling
virtueconformity to a standard of right : morality
apprehendarrest