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).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| impertinent | given to or characterized by insolent rudeness |
| scoff | an expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe |
| nondescript | belonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described |
| morgue | a place where the bodies of dead persons are kept temporarily pending identification or release for burial or autopsy |
| compost | a mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land |
| well-bred | having or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class |
| metaphysical | of or relating to metaphysics |
| chip | a small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off |
| foil | to prevent from attaining an end : defeat |
| effete | no longer fertile |