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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