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.

Random words

WordMeaning
exhaleto rise or be given off as vapor
weirdof strange or extraordinary character : odd
acutecharacterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset
oracularresembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery)
analogoussimilar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail
illusorybased on or producing illusion : deceptive
rankrelative standing or position
rompone that romps
tediumthe quality or state of being tedious : tediousness
personifyto conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers