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
encircleto form a circle around : surround
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully
riddlea mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
floweryof, relating to, or resembling flowers
abhorto regard with extreme repugnance : to feel hatred or loathing for : loathe
accedeto express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand
anomalysomething different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous
spatulaa flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting