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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maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
gregarioustending to associate with others of one's kind : social
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
arteryany of the tubular branching muscular- and elastic-walled vessels that carry blood from the heart through the body
haggleto cut roughly or clumsily : hack
deliriuman acute (see acute
bouillona clear seasoned soup made usually from lean beef
regimena systematic plan (as of diet, therapy, or medication) especially when designed to improve and maintain the health of a patient
strangleto choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle