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
fiascoa complete failure
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
incantationa use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic
bivouaca usually temporary encampment under little or no shelter
finishedentirely done
moratoriuma legally authorized period of delay in the performance of a legal obligation or the payment of a debt
odoriferousyielding an odor : odorous
curtailto make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part
documentproof
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object