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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WordMeaning
casualsubject to, resulting from, or occurring by chance
stratifiedformed, deposited, or arranged in stable layers or strata
vituperativeuttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse
exemplarydeserving imitation : commendable
plauditan act or round of applause
benisonblessing
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
partialof or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total
discreteconstituting a separate entity : individually distinct
droopto hang or incline downward