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
homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group
tritehackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original
provisionthe act or process of providing
exactingtryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands
sportivefrolicsome
deprecateto express disapproval of
impassableincapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted
liaisona binding or thickening agent used in cooking
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
gamelya physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other