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.

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WordMeaning
rankrelative standing or position
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
ambivalencesimultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (such as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action
subdueto conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish
credoa guiding belief or principle : creed
peripherythe perimeter of a circle or other closed curve
palliateto reduce the violence of (a disease)
frolicsomefull of gaiety : playful
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
tantruma fit of bad temper