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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| embed | to enclose closely in or as if in a matrix |
| kinetic | of or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated therewith |
| gist | essence; main point; substance |
| pensive | musingly or dreamily thoughtful |
| shoot | to eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger) |
| overt | open to view : manifest |
| ford | a shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading |
| permissive | granted on sufferance : tolerated |
| waylay | to lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush |
| wan | suggestive of poor health : sickly |