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
infernalof or relating to a nether world of the dead
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violatebreak
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
incantationa use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic
antiquatedoutmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted
withdrawnremoved from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated
demoticof, relating to, or written in a simplified form of the ancient Egyptian hieratic writing
belateddelayed beyond the usual time
aciduloussomewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner