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
spendthrifta person who spends improvidently or wastefully
lushgrowing vigorously especially with luxuriant foliage
demeanorbehavior toward others : outward manner
tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm
humdrummonotonous
defalcatededuct
controvertto dispute or oppose by reasoning
alimentaryof or relating to nourishment or nutrition
languishto be or become feeble, weak, or enervated
exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly