GRE Word List

WISP

a small handful (as of hay or straw)

The meaning of the word wisp is a small handful (as of hay or straw).

Random words

WordMeaning
chasma deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge
homelysuggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home
buffooneryfoolish or playful behavior or practice
unfeignednot feigned or hypocritical : genuine
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages
dina loud continued noise
putrefyto make putrid
quashto suppress or extinguish summarily and completely
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets