mercurial
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/mərˈkjʊəriəl/
mer · cu · ri · al
mər · ˈkjʊə · ri · əl
English Definition
adj. changeable; volatile; unpredictable
Significado en Español
voluble, inconstante
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
mercury (mercury/planet Mercury) + al→ capricious.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “mercurial”: Though unpredictable and sometimes erratic, her mercurial nature made her a thrilling companion.
A
consistent
B
capricious
C
reliable
D
stable
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B — capricious.
“mercurial” means adj. changeable; volatile; unpredictable
Common questions about “mercurial”
What does “mercurial” mean?
mercurial — adj. changeable; volatile; unpredictable. In Chinese: 善变的；反复无常的.
How do you pronounce “mercurial”?
mercurial is pronounced /mərˈkjʊəriəl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: mer · cu · ri · al.
Is “mercurial” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. mercurial appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “mercurial”?
mercury (mercury/planet Mercury) + al→ capricious.
