GRE Word List
ARBITRARY
existing or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
The meaning of the word arbitrary is existing or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| putative | commonly accepted or supposed |
| fleck | streak |
| lucid | suffused with light : luminous |
| chorus | a company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action |
| glitter | to shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle |
| quip | a clever usually taunting remark : gibe |
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| histrionic | deliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical |
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| revulsion | a strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal |