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 |
|---|---|
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| coalesce | to grow together |
| reparable | capable of being repaired |
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| sobriety | the quality or state of being sober |
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