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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hue | overall character or appearance to the mind : complexion |
revulsion | a strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal |
unfrock | defrock |
oculist | ophthalmologist |
figment | something made up or contrived |
heterodox | contrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox |
apocryphal | of doubtful authenticity : spurious |
temporize | to act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion |
shift | to exchange for or replace by another : change |
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