GRE Word List

WHIMSY

whim

The meaning of the word whimsy is whim.

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WordMeaning
fakenot true, real, or genuine : counterfeit
dubiousunsettled in opinion : doubtful
sphinx-likeenigmatic; mysterious
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
beguilehoodwink
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
bruisean injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion
ordinancean authoritative decree or direction : order
opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance