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
astringentcausing a tightening of soft organic tissues : styptic
spoofdeceive
sedentarynot migratory : settled
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
commemorativeintended as a commemoration
precipicea very steep or overhanging place
impoliticnot politic : unwise
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
ultimatuma final proposition, condition, or demand
gazettenewspaper