GRE Word List

WHIMSY

whim

The meaning of the word whimsy is whim.

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WordMeaning
immolateto kill or destroy especially by fire
liaisona binding or thickening agent used in cooking
pronehaving a tendency or inclination : being likely
cardinala high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college
leavena substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
nutrientfurnishing nourishment
shamblesa meat market
erratichaving no fixed course : wandering
chorethe regular or daily light work of a household or farm
impassivegiving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless