GRE Word List

WHIMSY

whim

The meaning of the word whimsy is whim.

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WordMeaning
desultorymarked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose
parameteran arbitrary constant whose value characterizes a member of a system (such as a family of curves)
elasticcapable of recovering size and shape after deformation
abrogateto abolish by authoritative action : annul
precedentprior in time, order, arrangement, or significance
scurriloususing or given to coarse language
eclecticcomposed of elements drawn from various sources
mischancebad luck
partialof or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says