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
clapperone that claps: such as
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propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
mealymouthednot plain and straightforward : devious
expostulationan act or an instance of expostulating
cursoryrapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty
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swampa wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water
perpetualcontinuing forever : everlasting