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.

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WordMeaning
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment
compensatoryto be equivalent to : counterbalance
parasitean organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host
anestheticof, relating to, or capable of producing anesthesia
glossarya collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings
epicureanof or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism
demoniacpossessed or influenced by a demon
reinstateto place again (as in possession or in a former position)
chafeirritate