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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anomalysomething different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous
culminationthe action of culminating
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
besmirchto cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
detonationthe action or process of detonating
exegesisexposition
retributionrecompense