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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virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
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hindmostfarthest to the rear : last
broodthe young of an animal or a family of young
parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant
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sumptuousextremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent