GRE Word List

WHIMSY

whim

The meaning of the word whimsy is whim.

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WordMeaning
intimatemarked by a warm friendship developing through long association
hatcha small door or opening (as in an airplane or spaceship)
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection
timiditylacking in courage or self-confidence
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults
exemplifyto show or illustrate by example
renowna state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame
beneficentdoing or producing good
crustthe hardened exterior or surface part of bread