GRE Word List

WHIMSY

whim

The meaning of the word whimsy is whim.

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comelypleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion
monolithicof, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge
cataracta clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent membrane that obstructs the passage of light
prowessdistinguished bravery
coquettea woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men
smirkto smile in a smug or condescending way
forda shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading
corpusthe body of a human or animal especially when dead
genrea category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content
erroneouscontaining or characterized by error : mistaken