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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rectitude | the quality or state of being straight |
| bestow | to put to use : apply |
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| sparse | of few and scattered elements |
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