GRE Word List

SKITTISH

lively or frisky in action : capricious

The meaning of the word skittish is lively or frisky in action : capricious.

Random words

WordMeaning
microcosma little world
sepulchera place of burial : tomb
deleteriousharmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
panderto act as a pander
recessionthe act or action of receding : withdrawal
askancewith disapproval or distrust : scornfully
phobiaan exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation