GRE Word List

VAGARY

an erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant manifestation, action, or notion

The meaning of the word vagary is an erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant manifestation, action, or notion.

Random words

WordMeaning
aggrandizeto make great or greater : increase
extrapolationto predict by projecting past experience or known data
impersonalhaving no personal reference or connection
liabilitythe quality or state of being liable
incentivesomething that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action
regimeregimen
actuaryclerk
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
exposeto deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control