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
pietythe quality or state of being pious: such as
qualmsa feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke
overwroughtextremely excited : agitated
mimean ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
abodethe place where one lives : home
soothsayera person who predicts the future by magical, intuitive, or more rational means : prognosticator
ficklemarked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness
sycophanta servile self-seeking flatterer