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 |
|---|---|
| misconstrue | to interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret |
| precipice | a very steep or overhanging place |
| inanimate | not animate: |
| avarice | excessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness |
| devolve | to pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another |
| ordeal | a primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control |
| assent | to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur |
| ejaculation | an act of ejaculating |
| canker | an erosive or spreading sore |
| tantalize | to tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach |