GRE Word List

RANDOM

a haphazard course

The meaning of the word random is a haphazard course.

Random words

WordMeaning
purportedreputed
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
encipherto convert (a message) into cipher
catcalla loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event)
propellantcapable of propelling
forthcomingbeing about to appear or to be produced or made available
incursiona hostile entrance into a territory : raid
barragea dam placed in a watercourse to increase the depth of water or to divert it into a channel for navigation or irrigation
callousbeing hardened and thickened
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate