GRE Word List

WHIMSY

whim

The meaning of the word whimsy is whim.

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WordMeaning
simperto smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner
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fledglinga young bird just fledged (see fledge
redolentexuding fragrance : aromatic
reprobatean unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel
wiltloose freshness; droop
inuredto accustom to accept something undesirable
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