GRE Word List

SKITTISH

lively or frisky in action : capricious

The meaning of the word skittish is lively or frisky in action : capricious.

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WordMeaning
cozento deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery
embodyto give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate
maladya disease or disorder of the animal body
bloatedoverfilled and extended with liquid, gas, food, etc.
petulantinsolent or rude in speech or behavior
deliriuman acute (see acute
cavilto raise trivial and frivolous objection
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
vitreousresembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy
opticiana maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments