Question 221
MediumOriginal questionChoose the word closest in meaning to the word in capitals.
The officer's decision was ARBITRARY and followed no rule at all.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
An arbitrary decision is based on whim, not reason. Random is the closest, and "followed no rule" supports it.
Worth noting
Fair and careful point the other way.
- Concept
- A word of the same meaning as "arbitrary"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
- —
Practise this chapter →
Ten questions from Synonyms, at your own pace.