GRE Word List
WHIM
sudden capricious idea; fancy
The meaning of the word whim is sudden capricious idea; fancy.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| levy | impose (a fine); collect (a payment); impose or collect (a tax); Ex. levy a tax on tobacco |
| querulous | given to complaining; complaining; fretful; whining |
| edify | instruct; correct morally |
| prey | target of a hunt; victim; V: hunt and eat as prey; victimize; Ex. Cats prey on mice. |
| husbandry | frugality; thrift; economy; agriculture; farming; Ex. animal husbandry; CF. husbandman |
| tempo | speed of music |
| trek | travel; journey; V: make a long difficult journey |
| evenhanded | impartial; fair |
| lewd | lustful |
| blurt | utter impulsively from nervousness or excitement |
