GRE Word List
WHIFF
puff or gust (of air, scent, etc.); short-lasting smell; hint; Ex. whiff of perfume/scandal
The meaning of the word whiff is puff or gust (of air, scent, etc.); short-lasting smell; hint; Ex. whiff of perfume/scandal.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| evince | show clearly |
| propound | put forth for consideration or analysis; set forth; Ex. propound a problem/theory |
| potpourri | heterogeneous mixture; medley; mixture of dried flower petals a pot (to give a pleasant smell to a room) |
| illicit | illegal |
| somber | dark; gloomy; melancholy; depressing; CF. shadow |
| titular | of a title; in name only; nominal; having the title of an office without the obligations; Ex. titular head of the company |
| gambit | opening in chess in which a piece is sacrificed; action made to produce a future advantage |
| larceny | theft; Ex. petit larceny |
| prevaricate | lie; hide the truth (by equivocating) |
| nuance | shade of slight difference in meaning or color; subtle distinction |
