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Mer­cu­r­ial

[mur-KYUR-ee-uhl]

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Hint 1.

Unlike earth, Mercury has a thin atmosphere, so it’s susceptible to rapid, extreme fluctuations.

Hint 2. Sentence to give context:

“As a child she was calm and even-keeled but, as a teen, she became mercurial: her friends and family members never knew what to expect.”

What is the best definition of mercurial?

A.

Related to the planet mercury


B.

Experiencing extreme fluctuations in body temperature


C.

Usually exhibiting bitter and disdainful behavior


D.

Characterized by rapid changes in mood


Hint 1.

Unlike earth, Mercury has a thin atmosphere, so it’s susceptible to rapid, extreme fluctuations.

Hint 2. Sentence to give context:

“As a child she was calm and even-keeled but, as a teen, she became mercurial: her friends and family members never knew what to expect.”

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