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 |
|---|---|
| colander | a perforated utensil for washing or draining food |
| linguistic | of or relating to language or linguistics |
| foreshadow | to represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure |
| vile | morally despicable or abhorrent |
| recuperate | to get back : regain |
| cynical | having or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as |
| ordination | the act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained |
| glitter | to shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle |
| outcast | one that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah |
| coup | a sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat |