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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| panegyric | a eulogistic oration or writing |
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| temporize | to act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion |
| fodder | something fed to domestic animals |
| smattering | superficial piecemeal knowledge |
| mural | of, relating to, or resembling a wall |
| titillate | to excite pleasurably : arouse by stimulation |
| clientele | a body of clients |
| recite | to repeat from memory or read aloud publicly |