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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WordMeaning
lunarcrescent
retortto pay or hurl back : return
craveto ask for earnestly : beg
stipulateto make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract
deb\^aclesudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster
uniformitythe quality or state of being uniform
optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end
rusea wily subterfuge
doctrinea principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma
loftan upper room or floor : attic