the More Things Change Flashcards

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Mercurial

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Rapidly changing mood,emotionally unpredictable

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Metamorphosis

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A Sudden or striking change

alteration of the composition or structure of a rock by heat, pressure, or other natural agency.
“all the rocks were subjected to several phases of metamorphism and deformation”

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Proselytised

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To convert from one believe or religion to another

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Capricious

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Unpredictable

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Qualify

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To modify or restrict it

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Vicissitudes

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a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.
“her husband’s sharp vicissitudes of fortune”

Alternation, a natural change, transformation

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Transient

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Changes location often or temporary

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Vacillate

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To waver back and forth or to be indecisive

waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive.
“I vacillated between teaching and journalism”

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