GRE Word List
QUIXOTIC
idealistic but impractical; CF. Don Quixote
The meaning of the word quixotic is idealistic but impractical; CF. Don Quixote.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| crochet | make (a piece of needlework) by looping thread with a hooked needle; N. CF. crotchet |
| tatter | torn piece of cloth; ADJ. tattered: (of clothes) old and torn; (of a person) dressed in old torn clothes |
| capsize | (of a boat) turn over |
| rebuttal | refutation; response with contrary evidence; V. rebut: refute; disprove |
| unimpeachable | that cannot be impeached; beyond doubt or question; blameless and exemplary |
| diatribe | bitter scolding or denunciation; invective; abuse |
| encomiastic | praising; eulogistic; N. encomium: very high praise; eulogy |
| resplendent | brilliant; splendid in appearance; dazzling; glorious |
| valor | bravery; ADJ. valiant: possessing valor; brave |
| versatile | having many talents; capable of working in many fields; having many uses or functions; N. versatility |
