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
colandera perforated utensil for washing or draining food
linguisticof or relating to language or linguistics
foreshadowto represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure
vilemorally despicable or abhorrent
recuperateto get back : regain
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
ordinationthe act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat