GRE Word List

WHIMSY

whim

The meaning of the word whimsy is whim.

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shrewany of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur
faunaanimal life
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eclecticcomposed of elements drawn from various sources
effectualproducing or able to produce a desired effect
bluffhaving a broad flattened front
vetoan authoritative prohibition : interdiction
spoonerisma transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
acknowledgeto recognize the rights, authority, or status of