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
warpa series of yarns extended lengthwise in a loom and crossed by the weft
lexicographeran author or editor of a dictionary
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emendto correct usually by textual alterations
vacillateto waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses
attestto affirm to be true or genuine
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
confiscateappropriated by the government : forfeited
punctiliousmarked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions
indignationanger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean