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 |
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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 |