GRE Word List

GOSSAMER

a film of cobwebs floating in air in calm clear weather

The meaning of the word gossamer is a film of cobwebs floating in air in calm clear weather.

Random words

WordMeaning
dauntlessincapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless
indomitableincapable of being subdued : unconquerable
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
triviaunimportant matters : trivial facts or details
vituperativeuttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse
loftan upper room or floor : attic
brindledhaving obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground
stereotypeto make a stereotype from
somnolentof a kind likely to induce sleep
tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another