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
deprecateto express disapproval of
optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome
frockan outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit
dripto let fall in drops
valedictoryof or relating to a valediction : expressing or containing a farewell
cadencethe beat, time, or measure of rhythmical motion or activity
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem
exemptfree or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension