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 |
|---|---|
| protract | to prolong in time or space : continue |
| inverse | opposite in order, nature, or effect |
| niggle | trifle |
| entomology | a branch of zoology that deals with insects |
| cession | a yielding to another : concession |
| oratorio | a lengthy choral work usually of a religious nature consisting chiefly of recitatives, arias, and choruses without action or scenery |
| gerontology | the comprehensive multidisciplinary study of aging and older adults compare geriatrics |
| explicit | fully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent |
| charlatan | quack |
| gait | a manner of walking or moving on foot |