GRE Word List

WHIMSY

whim

The meaning of the word whimsy is whim.

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WordMeaning
scurriloususing or given to coarse language
entreethe act or manner of entering : entrance
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
catharticof, relating to, or producing catharsis
obduratestubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
toteman object (such as an animal or plant) serving as the emblem of a family or clan and often as a reminder of its ancestry
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object
reverendworthy of reverence : revered