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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| debutante | one making a debut (see debut |
| unwarranted | lacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified |
| embargo | an order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports |
| disarray | a lack of order or sequence : confusion |
| vise | any of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam |
| succumb | to yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire |
| ameliorate | to make better or more tolerable |
| elope | to run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent |
| admonish | to indicate duties or obligations to |
| sybarite | voluptuary |