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
ensueto strive to attain : pursue
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
paradigmexample
maula heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges
guilelessinnocent
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
ragamuffina ragged often disreputable person
dissembleto hide under a false appearance
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
nomadicof, relating to, or characteristic of nomads