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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pedant | one who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge |
| unimpeachable | not impeachable: such as |
| paroxysm | a fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion |
| discriminating | making a distinction : distinguishing |
| kismet | fate |
| token | a piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms |
| reputed | having a good repute : reputable |
| quotidian | occurring every day |
| dour | stern |
| puny | slight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak |