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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|---|---|
| ponderous | of very great weight |
| compendium | a brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract |
| edifice | building |
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |
| larceny | the unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently |
| contempt | the act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain |
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| largess | liberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior |
| protege | one who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence |
| practicable | capable of being put into practice or of being done or accomplished : feasible |