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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| casualty | a military person lost through death, wounds, injury, sickness, internment, or capture or through being missing in action |
| inroad | an advance or penetration often at the expense of someone or something |
| quorum | a select group |
| pudding | blood sausage |
| bulwark | a solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart |
| rabble | a disorganized or confused collection of things |
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |
| pique | to excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff |
| chauvinist | an attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex |
| jaunty | sprightly in manner or appearance : lively |