Mutable
hardMYOO-tuh-bul
adjective
Definition
Liable or subject to change or alteration
Examples
“Fashion trends are highly mutable, changing with each season.”
“Human opinions are mutable and can shift based on new information.”
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GRE Tip
Mutable is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "changeable" or "variable" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "immutable".
Related GRE Words
fluctuate
To rise and fall irregularly in number or amount
ameliorate
To make something bad or unsatisfactory better
metamorphose
To change or cause to change completely in form or nature
transmute
To change in form, nature, or substance
fickle
Changing frequently, especially regarding one's loyalties or affections
abate
To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity
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