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arbitrary

/ˈɑːbɪtri/
Word
Definition

If something is arbitrary, it is not based on any plan or system, so it seems random.

Example Sentence

The classroom had many arbitrary rules that confused me.

Source: 4000 Essential English Words - Book 6

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