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 |
|---|---|
| linguistic | of or relating to language or linguistics |
| coddle | to cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point |
| presume | to undertake without leave or clear justification : dare |
| imperil | to bring into peril : endanger |
| indices | signs; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index |
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| ambulatory | able to walk about and not bedridden |
| writ | something written : writing |
| adjunct | something joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it |
| buffoon | a ludicrous figure : clown |