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
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
sphinx-likeenigmatic; mysterious
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
rusticof, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural
frigidintensely cold
uninhibitedfree from inhibition
disgorgeto discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit
pinchto squeeze between the finger and thumb or between the jaws of an instrument
monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive