GRE Word List
WHIMSY
whim
The meaning of the word whimsy is whim.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| retaliate | to return like for like |
| defect | an imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming |
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| corrosive | tending or having the power to corrode |
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