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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| allure | to entice by charm or attraction |
| panegyric | a eulogistic oration or writing |
| shrew | any of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur |
| beatific | of, possessing, or imparting beatitude |
| stipulate | to make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract |
| skirmish | a minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements |
| pusillanimous | lacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity |
| submissive | submitting to others |
| credulity | readiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence |
| complaisant | marked by an inclination to please or oblige |