GRE Word List

RANDOM

a haphazard course

The meaning of the word random is a haphazard course.

Random words

WordMeaning
penetrateto pass into or through
profoundhaving intellectual depth and insight
stampto pound or crush with a pestle or a heavy instrument
tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm
heedto pay attention
imbalancelack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion
tribulationdistress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution
effluviuman invisible emanation
arroyoa watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody