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
relegateto send into exile : banish
ungainlylacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy
smarthaving or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent
mementosomething that serves to warn or remind
chastento correct by punishment or suffering : discipline
chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time
humdrummonotonous
respitea period of temporary delay
clouta piece of cloth or leather : rag
accessiblecapable of being reached