GRE Word List

CHIMERICAL

existing only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary (see visionary

The meaning of the word chimerical is existing only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary (see visionary.

Random words

WordMeaning
replicateduplicate
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
soothsayera person who predicts the future by magical, intuitive, or more rational means : prognosticator
unkemptnot combed
penchanta strong and continued inclination
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
impassionedfilled with passion or zeal : showing great warmth or intensity of feeling
tawnyof the color tawny
declivitydownward inclination
emendto correct usually by textual alterations