GRE Word List

RANDOM

a haphazard course

The meaning of the word random is a haphazard course.

Random words

WordMeaning
spatialrelating to, occupying, or having the character of space
colloquialused in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
resonantcontinuing to sound : echoing
bacchanalorgy
pareto trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of
shirkto go stealthily : sneak
recumbentsuggestive of repose : leaning
hazardousinvolving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm)
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor