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
reduceto draw together or cause to converge : consolidate
exultto be extremely joyful : rejoice
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem
paradigmexample
microcosma little world
eruditehaving or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition
downcastlow in spirit : dejected
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly
routa state of wild confusion or disorderly retreat