GRE Word List
GOSSAMER
sheer; very light; like cobwebs; N: soft and sheer fabric; cobweb
The meaning of the word gossamer is sheer; very light; like cobwebs; N: soft and sheer fabric; cobweb.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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deducible | derived by reasoning; V. deduce: infer; derive by reasoning |
alleviate | relieve (pain) |
infirmity | weakness |
hinterlands | back country; inner part of a country; OP. foreland |
hazardous | dangerous |
glut | overstock; fill beyond capacity (with food); fill to excess; N: oversupply |
maim | mutilate; injure lastingly; disable; cripple; Ex. maimed for life |
requiem | mass for the dead; dirge |
malaise | uneasiness; vague feeling of ill health (without any particular pain or appearance of disease) |
cupidity | greed (for wealth); CF. cupid; CF. Cupid |