GRE Word List

DIAPHANOUS

characterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through

The meaning of the word diaphanous is characterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through.

Random words

WordMeaning
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
judicioushaving, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment
sinecurean office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income
franchisethe right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory
matriarcha woman who rules or dominates a family, group, or state
noosea loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn
contentiouslikely to cause disagreement or argument
descryto catch sight of
urgentcalling for immediate attention : pressing
impaleto pierce with or as if with something pointed