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Ap Lang Vocab. Week 5
Metamorphosis-Equivocate
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English
11th Grade
07/10/2010

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Term
Metamorphosis
Definition
A complete change of form, structure, or substance as transformation of magic or witchcraft.
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Capricious
Definition
Subject to, led by, or indicative of unpredictable change or whim;erratic.
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Volatile
Definition
Tending or threatening to break out in open violence; unstable; explosive.
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Mutable
Definition
Liable or subject to change or alteration. 
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Fluctuate
Definition
To shift back and forth uncertainly. 
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Labile
Definition
Apt or likely to change.
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Erratic
Definition
Deviating from the usual or proper course in conduct or opinion; having no certain or definite course.
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Vacilliate
Definition
To waver in mind or opinion; be indecisive or irresolute.
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Quicksilver
Definition
Unpredictable; mercurial.
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Equivocate
Definition
To use ambiguous or unclear expressions, usually to avoid commitment or in order to mislead.
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