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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phariseea member of a Jewish sect of the intertestamental period noted for strict observance of rites and ceremonies of the written law and for insistence on the validity of their own oral traditions concerning the law
virtueconformity to a standard of right : morality
vantagea position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view
politypolitical organization
erratichaving no fixed course : wandering
optimista person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism
pedagogueteacher
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
lurkto lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose
predilectionan established preference for something