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.
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| inestimable | incapable of being estimated or computed |
| venturesome | inclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring |
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| pachyderm | any of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin |
| tremulous | characterized by or affected with trembling or tremors |
| onslaught | an especially fierce attack |
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