SAT vocabulary

Caprice

a sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior

Example

"She was known for her caprices, often changing her plans at the last minute."

Etymology

From Italian 'capriccio', possibly from 'capro' (goat), suggesting a skip or sudden start like a goat.

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