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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erratichaving no fixed course : wandering
despoilto strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage
milieuthe physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment
berateto scold or condemn vehemently and at length
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
smotherto kill by depriving of air
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
muralof, relating to, or resembling a wall
lustrousreflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle
impalpableincapable of being felt by touch : intangible