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
disputatiousinclined to dispute
consensusgeneral agreement : unanimity
stem_fromarise from; originate from
presentimenta feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition
insalubriousnot conducive to health : unwholesome
aloofremoved or distant either physically or emotionally
sententiousgiven to or abounding in aphoristic expression
potenthaving or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful
paragona model of excellence or perfection
hewto cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument