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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WordMeaning
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand
evinceto constitute outward evidence of
caricatureexaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
omnivorousfeeding on both animal and vegetable substances
impermeablenot permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance
defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion
limnto draw or paint on a surface