GRE Word List
WHIMSY
whim
The meaning of the word whimsy is whim.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| shrew | any 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 |
| fauna | animal life |
| gale | a strong current of air: |
| eclectic | composed of elements drawn from various sources |
| effectual | producing or able to produce a desired effect |
| bluff | having a broad flattened front |
| veto | an authoritative prohibition : interdiction |
| spoonerism | a transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil) |
| deterrent | serving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter |
| acknowledge | to recognize the rights, authority, or status of |