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
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
jumbleto move in a confused or disordered manner
inhibitto prohibit from doing something
marto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
immolateto kill or destroy especially by fire
sojourna temporary stay
imputeto lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly
culpablemeriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful
fleecethe coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep)
bewitchto influence or affect especially injuriously by witchcraft