GRE Word List
DROLL
having a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality
The meaning of the word droll is having a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| augment | to make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| chafe | irritate |
| cordon | an ornamental cord or ribbon |
| slapdash | haphazard |
| equitable | having or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned |
| lace | to draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets |
| affront | to insult especially to the face by behavior or language |
| seamy | having the rough side of the seam showing |
| ignominy | deep personal humiliation and disgrace |