GRE Word List

WHIMSY

whim

The meaning of the word whimsy is whim.

Random words

WordMeaning
optimista person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete
dribbleto issue sporadically and in small bits
hatcha small door or opening (as in an airplane or spaceship)
clota portion of a substance adhering together in a thick nondescript mass (as of clay or gum)
paraphrasea restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
stentorianextremely loud