GRE Word List

WHIMSY

whim

The meaning of the word whimsy is whim.

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WordMeaning
aghaststruck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset
tribulationdistress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
odoriferousyielding an odor : odorous
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
pretentiouscharacterized by pretension: such as
transportto transfer or convey from one place to another
glacialsuggestive of ice: such as
checkto inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively
tactfulhaving or showing tact