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
vividvery strong : very high in chroma
sciondescendant
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
sanguinemarked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic
malcontenta discontented person:
offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore
simperto smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner
ambivalencesimultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (such as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action
prudentcharacterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point