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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| swathe | a band used in swathing |
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| premeditate | to think about and revolve in the mind beforehand |
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