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).

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WordMeaning
scrapfragments of discarded or leftover food
preyan animal taken by a predator as food
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
antipathya strong feeling of dislike
predatoran organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation
dissentto withhold assent or approval
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
championshipdesignation as champion
lumberto move ponderously