GRE Word List
SKITTISH
inconstant; capricious; frivolous; not serious; Ex. charming but skittish young woman; CF. skit
The meaning of the word skittish is inconstant; capricious; frivolous; not serious; Ex. charming but skittish young woman; CF. skit.
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endue | provide with some quality; endow |
pliable | flexible; easily influenced; yielding; adaptable |
gnarled | twisted |
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piecemeal | one part at a time; gradually; in stages; Ex. read a novel piecemeal |
rebate | return of part of a payment; discount; V. |
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