GRE Word List

WHIMSY

whim

The meaning of the word whimsy is whim.

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WordMeaning
fusionthe act or process of liquefying or rendering plastic by heat
oligarchygovernment by the few
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate
squatto cause (oneself) to crouch or sit on the ground
percussionthe act of percussing: such as
tureena deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served
nirvanathe final beatitude (see beatitude
wizenedto become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality
startto move suddenly and violently : spring
epauletsomething that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as