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Whim

/wˈɪm/
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(noun) A fanciful impulse, or sudden change of idea.

Father was generous enough to indulge my every whim.
At work they are at the whim of the boss.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She decided to buy the expensive dress on a ____, even though she didn't really need any several new clothes today.

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