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
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
temperheat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion
equestrianof, relating to, or featuring horseback riding
deliriuman acute (see acute
alcovea small recessed section of a room : nook
audaciousintrepidly daring : adventurous
solitudethe quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion
substantialconsisting of or relating to substance
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat