GRE Word List

WHIMSY

whim

The meaning of the word whimsy is whim.

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materialisma theory that physical matter is the only or fundamental reality and that all being and processes and phenomena can be explained as manifestations or results of matter (see matter
depleteto empty of a principal substance
anomalousinconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular
incontinentnot continent: such as
opulencewealth
articulateexpressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively
malingererto pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)
homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group
legacya gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest
perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical