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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| fluster | to put into a state of agitated confusion : upset |
| overweening | arrogant |
| arbitrate | to act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both |
| distraught | agitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain |
| refute | to prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous |
| animated | endowed with life or the qualities of life : alive |
| incline | to bend the head or body forward : bow |
| avuncular | suggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality |
| phenomena | phenomenon |