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 |
|---|---|
| finesse | refinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture |
| erroneous | containing or characterized by error : mistaken |
| animosity | a strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude |
| imperial | of, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor |
| hindmost | farthest to the rear : last |
| philology | the study of literature and of disciplines relevant to literature or to language as used in literature |
| vogue | popular acceptation or favor : popularity |
| ponderous | of very great weight |
| commune | talk over |
| extemporaneous | composed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu |