GRE Word List

QUIXOTIC

foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals

The meaning of the word quixotic is foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals.

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WordMeaning
mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease
askancewith disapproval or distrust : scornfully
extraneousexisting on or coming from the outside
ancillarysubordinate
indeliblethat cannot be removed, washed away, or erased
revoketo annul by recalling or taking back : rescind
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
stultifyto have a dulling or inhibiting effect on
rallyto muster for a common purpose
hurtleto move rapidly or forcefully