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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incoherentlacking coherence: such as
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muteunable to speak : lacking the power of speech
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
sojourna temporary stay
askancewith disapproval or distrust : scornfully
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
apiculturethe keeping of bees especially on a large scale
slywise in practical affairs
invertto reverse in position, order, or relationship