GRE Word List

WHIMSY

whim

The meaning of the word whimsy is whim.

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WordMeaning
beholdenbeing under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
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gangrenelocal death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply
inundateoverwhelm
thriftygiven to or marked by economy and good management
repertoirea list or supply of dramas, operas, pieces, or parts that a company or person is prepared to perform
pliantpliable
droopto hang or incline downward