GRE Word List

WHIMSY

whim

The meaning of the word whimsy is whim.

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spoilsportone who spoils the sport or pleasure of others
beneficentdoing or producing good
discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve
prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion
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parochialof or relating to a church parish