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
precipitantprecipitate
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articulateexpressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively
prateto talk long and idly : chatter
ultimatelast in a progression or series : final
aggrandizeto make great or greater : increase
warblea melodious succession of low pleasing sounds
odoriferousyielding an odor : odorous
repealto rescind or annul by authoritative act
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate