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 |
|---|---|
| holocaust | a sacrifice (see sacrifice |
| assumption | a taking to or upon oneself |
| resourceful | able to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means |
| nonchalance | the quality or state of being nonchalant |
| emolument | the returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites |
| reprehensible | worthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable |
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| replenish | to fill or build up again |
| scrutinize | to examine closely and minutely |
| accost | to approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way |