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

WordMeaning
bleakexposed and barren and often windswept
indeterminatenot definitely or precisely determined or fixed : vague
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
expiateto make amends for
overturnto cause to turn over : upset
ratiocinationthe process of exact thinking : reasoning
cessiona yielding to another : concession
urgeto present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly
schemea plan or program of action
reproachan expression of rebuke or disapproval