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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WordMeaning
anticlimaxthe usually sudden transition in discourse from a significant idea to a trivial or ludicrous idea
appendattach
phyluma direct line of descent within a group
necromancyconjuration (see conjure
avengeto take vengeance for or on behalf of
capacitylegal competency (see competence
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
reciprocateto give and take mutually
compriseto be made up of
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert