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
fulcrumprop
assailto attack violently : assault
figurativerepresenting by a figure or resemblance : emblematic
apocryphalof doubtful authenticity : spurious
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thematicof, relating to, or constituting a theme
impassionedfilled with passion or zeal : showing great warmth or intensity of feeling
totterto move unsteadily : stagger
expedientsuitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance
supplicateto make a humble entreaty