GRE Word List
CAPRICIOUS
governed or characterized by caprice : impulsive
The meaning of the word capricious is governed or characterized by caprice : impulsive.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| orientation | the act or process of orienting or of being oriented |
| caprice | a sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action |
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| crestfallen | having a drooping crest or hanging head |
| pallet | a straw-filled tick or mattress |
| fauna | animal life |
| castigation | to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism |
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| ostensible | intended for display : open to view |
| truncate | to shorten by or as if by cutting off |