GRE Word List

WHIMSY

whim

The meaning of the word whimsy is whim.

Random words

WordMeaning
austerestern and cold in appearance or manner
consignto give over to another's care
narrativesomething that is narrated : story
pliantpliable
pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
blisscomplete happiness
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging
induceto move by persuasion or influence