Difficult Word : Arbitrary

Arbitrary : AHR bi TRER ee : Adjective – random, capricious


The grades Mr. Simone gave his English students appeared to be arbitrary. They did not seem to be related to anything the students had done in class.


The old judge was arbitrary in sentencing criminals. There was no sensible pattern to the sentences he handed down.


Taking an arbitrary decision will not boost your image.

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