GRE Word List

WHIM

a capricious or eccentric and often sudden idea or turn of the mind : fancy

The meaning of the word whim is a capricious or eccentric and often sudden idea or turn of the mind : fancy.

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tumultdisorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome
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outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank
seminaryan environment in which something originates and from which it is propagated
pivotalof, relating to, or constituting a pivot
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
treadto step or walk on or over
facilitateto make easier : help bring about
stolidhaving or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional