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
hacklesone of the long narrow feathers on the neck or saddle of a bird
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
discrepancythe quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance
myriadten thousand
tortuousmarked by repeated twists, bends, or turns : winding
reciprocateto give and take mutually
begetto procreate as the father : sire
bolta lightning stroke
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
exemptfree or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject