English Definition
n. sudden wish or idea
Significado en Español
capricho
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ý thích nhất thời, hứng thú bất chợt
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Example Sentence
On a whim, he bought the car.
他一时兴起买了车。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
whim (a sudden impulse or thought)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is the best synonym for “whim”?
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A
impulse
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B
plan
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C
habit
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D
strategy
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A — impulse.
“whim” means n. sudden wish or idea
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
On a sudden ______, she decided to paint her whole bedroom bright purple.
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A
plan
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B
schedule
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C
whim
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D
routine
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C — whim.
“whim” means n. sudden wish or idea
Common questions about “whim”
What does “whim” mean?
whim — n. sudden wish or idea. In Chinese: 一时的兴致，心血来潮.
How do you pronounce “whim”?
whim is pronounced /wɪm/. It breaks into 1 syllable: whim.
How do you use “whim” in a sentence?
On a whim, he bought the car. (他一时兴起买了车。)
What are synonyms for “whim”?
impulse, fancy — all close in meaning to whim (n. sudden wish or idea).
Is “whim” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. whim appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “whim”?
whim (a sudden impulse or thought)
