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

WordMeaning
incontinentnot continent: such as
hereafterafter this in sequence or in time
tenurethe act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office)
inordinateexceeding reasonable limits : immoderate
regenerationan act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated
piqueto excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff
triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it
parquetto furnish with a floor of parquet
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
metallurgicalthe science and technology of metals