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 |
|---|---|
| rectify | to set right : remedy |
| loath | unwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking : reluctant |
| conciliatory | intended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate |
| automaton | a mechanism that is relatively self-operating |
| crinkle | to form many short bends or ripples |
| fulcrum | prop |
| haunt | to visit often : frequent |
| energize | to make energetic, vigorous, or active |
| carrion | dead and putrefying flesh |
| equitable | having or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned |