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
hema border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down
limpidmarked by transparency (see transparent
perspicaciousof acute mental vision or discernment : keen
makeshifta usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute
partialitythe quality or state of being partial : bias
aproposbeing both relevant and opportune
prunea plum dried or capable of drying without fermentation
inalienableincapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred
dissentto withhold assent or approval
loiterto delay an activity with idle stops and pauses : dawdle