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 |
|---|---|
| virtual | being such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted |
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| hindmost | farthest to the rear : last |
| brood | the young of an animal or a family of young |
| parallel | extending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant |
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| bellicose | favoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars |
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