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 |
|---|---|
| lubricate | to make smooth or slippery |
| console | an architectural member projecting from a wall to form a bracket or from a keystone for ornament |
| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
| sadistic | of, relating to, or characterized by sadism |
| irreproachable | not reproachable : blameless |
| premonitory | giving warning |
| extrinsic | not forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous |
| plebiscite | a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler |
| scotch | scottish |
| jurisprudence | the science or philosophy of law |