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
linguisticof or relating to language or linguistics
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
imperilto bring into peril : endanger
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
ambulatoryable to walk about and not bedridden
writsomething written : writing
adjunctsomething joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it
buffoona ludicrous figure : clown