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
imbalancelack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion
historicalof, relating to, or having the character of history
requisiteneeded for a particular purpose : essential
armadaa fleet of warships
anomalysomething different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous
salvagecompensation paid for saving a ship or its cargo from the perils of the sea or for the lives and property rescued in a wreck
chancellorthe secretary of a nobleman, prince, or king
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand
prodigalcharacterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal