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
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
exceptwith the exclusion or exception of
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
laymana person who is not a member of the clergy
conglomeratemade up of parts from various sources or of various kinds
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
cordialshowing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval
nocturnalof, relating to, or occurring in the night
slapto strike sharply with or as if with the open hand