GRE Word List

WHIMSY

whim

The meaning of the word whimsy is whim.

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WordMeaning
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
concordatcompact
whima capricious or eccentric and often sudden idea or turn of the mind : fancy
distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain
vaingloriousmarked by vainglory : boastful
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
deltathe 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table
effervescencethe property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing
abbreviateto make briefer
blandishmentsomething that tends to coax or cajole : allurement