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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WordMeaning
resurrectto raise from the dead
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
palmany of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves
sheatheto put into or furnish with a sheath
charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
mawkishlacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste
demeritoffense
hermitagethe habitation of a hermit
galaxymilky way galaxy