GRE Word List

WHIMSY

whim

The meaning of the word whimsy is whim.

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WordMeaning
husbanda male partner in a marriage
quixoticfoolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals
toxiccontaining or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation
piebaldcomposed of incongruous parts
cavilto raise trivial and frivolous objection
steeplofty
heedlessnot taking heed : inconsiderate
jetsamthe part of a ship, its equipment, or its cargo that is cast overboard to lighten the load in time of distress and that sinks or is washed ashore
panderto act as a pander
illuminateto supply or brighten with light