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
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant
dynamicmarked by usually continuous and productive activity or change
earthyof, relating to, or consisting of earth
pandemicoccurring over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and typically affecting a significant proportion of the population
verbatimin the exact words : word for word
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
run-downan item-by-item report or review : summary
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
fosterhaving, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for
chassisthe supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television)