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 |
|---|---|
| alimentary | of or relating to nourishment or nutrition |
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| saboteur | one that practices sabotage |
| importune | to press or urge with troublesome persistence |
| modulate | to tune to a key or pitch |
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