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
screecha high shrill piercing cry usually expressing pain or terror
chisela metal tool with a sharpened edge at one end used to chip, carve, or cut into a solid material (such as wood, stone, or metal)
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances
obsoleteno longer in use or no longer useful
exposurethe fact or condition of being exposed: such as
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
consanguinitythe quality or state of being consanguineous
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
extemporaneouscomposed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu