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
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ellipsis | the omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete |
commodious | comfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy |
bicameral | having, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber |
churlish | of, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar |
dissolution | the act or process of dissolving: such as |
sham | a trick that deludes : hoax |
incompatible | not compatible: such as |
demoniac | possessed or influenced by a demon |
entice | to attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt |
composure | a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession |