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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| emend | to correct usually by textual alterations |
| pen | to shut in or as if in a pen |
| translucent | permitting the passage of light: |
| mirage | an optical (see optical |
| nutrition | the act or process of nourishing or being nourished |
| purse | a small bag for money |
| sully | to make soiled or tarnished : defile |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| penchant | a strong and continued inclination |
| discomfit | to put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert |