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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mischance | bad luck |
| syllogism | a deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable") |
| bevy | a large group or collection |
| besiege | to surround with armed forces |
| missive | a written communication : letter |
| elaboration | planned or carried out with great care |
| criteria | a standard on which a judgment or decision may be based |
| shrew | any of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur |
| suitor | one that petitions or entreats |
| intervene | to occur, fall, or come between points of time or events |