GRE Word List

WHIMSY

whim

The meaning of the word whimsy is whim.

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WordMeaning
prolificproducing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop
botchan inflammatory sore
patriciana member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome
flayto strip off the skin or surface of : skin
intrepidcharacterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance
subsequentfollowing in time, order, or place
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
grovelto creep with the face to the ground : crawl