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.

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delineateto describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail
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squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
frustrateto balk or defeat in an endeavor
inimicalbeing adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence
retainto keep in possession or use
deludeto mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive
bigota person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices
beholdenbeing under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition