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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| deposition | a testifying especially before a court |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| palatial | of, relating to, or being a palace |
| vantage | a position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view |
| clamor | noisy shouting |
| chip | a small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off |
| blasphemy | the act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God |
| timorous | of a timid disposition : fearful |
| hortatory | hortative |
| aplomb | complete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise |