GRE Word List

WHIMSY

whim

The meaning of the word whimsy is whim.

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WordMeaning
frustrateto balk or defeat in an endeavor
phobiaan exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation
curtailto make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part
shuntto turn off to one side : shift
cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
pedanticof, relating to, or being a pedant
lecheryinordinate (see inordinate
lubricateto make smooth or slippery
microcosma little world