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
palpitateto beat rapidly and strongly : throb
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minusculevery small
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
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nibbill
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iniquitouscharacterized by iniquity