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 |
|---|---|
| chaff | the seed coverings and other debris separated from the seed in threshing grain |
| chorus | a company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action |
| attrition | sorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God |
| requisite | needed for a particular purpose : essential |
| amphitheater | an oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient Rome especially for contests and spectacles |
| sentient | responsive to or conscious of sense impressions |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| lackadaisical | lacking life, spirit, or zest : languid |
| precinct | a part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district |
| authoritative | having, marked by, or proceeding from authority |