GRE Word List

HOMESPUN

spun or made at home

The meaning of the word homespun is spun or made at home.

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WordMeaning
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain
spurnto reject with disdain or contempt : scorn
nipto catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch
vaingloriousmarked by vainglory : boastful
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling
drollhaving a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality
obstreperousmarked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous
frescothe art of painting on freshly spread moist lime plaster with water-based pigments
mischancebad luck
forthrightfree from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point