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 |
|---|---|
| hinterlands | a region lying inland from a coast |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| misogamy | a hatred of marriage |
| humble | not proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive |
| vigilante | a member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate) |
| clangor | a resounding clang or medley of clangs |
| abbreviate | to make briefer |
| importunate | troublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand |
| metropolis | the chief or capital city of a country, state, or region |
| hubris | exaggerated pride or self-confidence |