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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beatificof, possessing, or imparting beatitude
stipulateto make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract
skirmisha minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements
pusillanimouslacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity
submissivesubmitting to others
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
complaisantmarked by an inclination to please or oblige