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
slanderto utter slander against : defame
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inhibitto prohibit from doing something
gossamera film of cobwebs floating in air in calm clear weather
mediocreof moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary
gibeto utter taunting words
propheticof, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy
slewa large number
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)