GRE Word List
WHIMSICAL
resulting from or characterized by whim or caprice
The meaning of the word whimsical is resulting from or characterized by whim or caprice.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pronounced | strongly marked : decided |
| low | having a small upward extension or elevation |
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| nirvana | the final beatitude (see beatitude |
| flagrant | conspicuously offensive |
| lustrous | reflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle |
| sybarite | voluptuary |
| voyeur | someone who obtains sexual gratification from observing unsuspecting individuals who are partly undressed, naked, or engaged in sexual acts |
| reconcile | to restore to friendship or harmony |
| aureole | a radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage |