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
desperatehaving lost hope
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
franchisethe right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
narcissistan individual showing symptoms of or affected by narcissism: such as
whitthe smallest part or particle imaginable : bit
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult