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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| phobia | an exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation |
| omnipresent | present in all places at all times |
| doom | a law or ordinance especially in Anglo-Saxon England |
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| auxiliary | offering or providing help |
| witticism | a cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark |
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| paean | a joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph |
| carnivorous | subsisting or feeding on animal tissues |
| incessant | continuing or following without interruption : unceasing |