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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|---|---|
| strident | characterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound |
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| toga | the loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome |
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| miniature | a copy on a much reduced scale |