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
advertto turn the mind or attention
vortexsomething that resembles a whirlpool
facetiousjoking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish
gallowsa frame usually of two upright posts and a transverse beam from which criminals are hanged
explicitfully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent
ployescapade
prateto talk long and idly : chatter
memoiran official note or report : memorandum
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
relegateto send into exile : banish