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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imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
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disputatiousinclined to dispute
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tyrannyoppressive power
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clota portion of a substance adhering together in a thick nondescript mass (as of clay or gum)