GRE Word List

WHIFF

a quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray

The meaning of the word whiff is a quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray.

Random words

WordMeaning
subsumeto include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element
jauntysprightly in manner or appearance : lively
disperseto cause to break up (see break up
thriftygiven to or marked by economy and good management
incarnationthe act of incarnating : the state of being incarnate
groovea long narrow channel or depression
revertto come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject)
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
upbraidto criticize severely : find fault with