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
impregnateto cause to be filled, imbued, permeated, or saturated
suppliantsupplicant
aloofremoved or distant either physically or emotionally
lustrousreflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle
slagthe dross or scoria of a metal
shrewany of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
invalidnot valid:
nondescriptbelonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described
expoundto set forth : state