GRE Word List
FANCIFUL
marked by fancy or unrestrained imagination rather than by reason and experience
The meaning of the word fanciful is marked by fancy or unrestrained imagination rather than by reason and experience.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| expostulation | an act or an instance of expostulating |
| expletive | a syllable, word, or phrase inserted to fill a vacancy (as in a sentence or a metrical line) without adding to the sense |
| bristle | a short stiff coarse hair or filament |
| convivial | relating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company |
| frivolous | of little weight or importance |
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| nourishment | food |
| avid | characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic |