GRE Word List

WHIMSY

whim

The meaning of the word whimsy is whim.

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WordMeaning
hewto cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument
labilereadily or continually undergoing chemical, physical, or biological change or breakdown : unstable
scowlto contract the brow in an expression of displeasure
glossa surface luster or brightness : shine
unassumingnot assuming : modest
blandishmentsomething that tends to coax or cajole : allurement
compilationthe act or process of compiling
wangleto resort to trickery or devious methods
importuneto press or urge with troublesome persistence
pinnaclean upright architectural member generally ending in a small spire and used especially in Gothic construction to give weight especially to a buttress