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.

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WordMeaning
hueoverall character or appearance to the mind : complexion
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
unfrockdefrock
oculistophthalmologist
figmentsomething made up or contrived
heterodoxcontrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox
apocryphalof doubtful authenticity : spurious
temporizeto act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion
shiftto exchange for or replace by another : change
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)