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
largessliberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior
averto declare positively
anodyneserving to alleviate pain
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)
woefulfull of woe : grievous
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
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
saccharineof, relating to, or resembling that of sugar
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter