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 |
|---|---|
| mollify | to soothe in temper or disposition : appease |
| askance | with disapproval or distrust : scornfully |
| extraneous | existing on or coming from the outside |
| ancillary | subordinate |
| indelible | that cannot be removed, washed away, or erased |
| revoke | to annul by recalling or taking back : rescind |
| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |
| stultify | to have a dulling or inhibiting effect on |
| rally | to muster for a common purpose |
| hurtle | to move rapidly or forcefully |