GRE Word List

WHIMSY

whim

The meaning of the word whimsy is whim.

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WordMeaning
rebuffto reject or criticize sharply : snub
punyslight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak
vulgarlacking in cultivation, perception, or taste : coarse
mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected
agitateto excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb
constituenta member of a constituency
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out
compassionsympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it
solicitto make petition to : entreat
intoxicateto excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished