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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volubleeasily rolling or turning : rotating
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fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
dismemberto cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of
stupora condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility
civilof or relating to citizens
prudea person who is excessively or priggishly attentive to propriety or decorum
disjunctiona sharp cleavage : disunion
indifferentmarked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic