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
malingererto pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)
peccadilloa slight offense
pulsateto throb or move rhythmically : vibrate
spatefreshet
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
institutionan established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character
iridescenthaving or exhibiting iridescence
millenniumthe thousand years mentioned in Revelation (see revelation
invalidnot valid:
circleta little circle