GRE Word List

RANDOM

a haphazard course

The meaning of the word random is a haphazard course.

Random words

WordMeaning
evenhandedfair
clipencompass
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
drawto cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull
gratifyto be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to
misgivingsa feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event
parochialof or relating to a church parish
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
catholicroman catholic
patinaa usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color