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 |
|---|---|
| gratuitous | not called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted |
| indiscriminate | not marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment |
| compensatory | to be equivalent to : counterbalance |
| parasite | an 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 |
| anesthetic | of, relating to, or capable of producing anesthesia |
| glossary | a collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings |
| epicurean | of or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism |
| demoniac | possessed or influenced by a demon |
| reinstate | to place again (as in possession or in a former position) |
| chafe | irritate |