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
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
delusivelikely to delude
catharticof, relating to, or producing catharsis
healthfulbeneficial to health of body or mind
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
postmortemdone, occurring, or collected after death
suspendto debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function
unmitigatednot lessened : unrelieved
permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated
epica long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero