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 |
|---|---|
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| dorsal | an ornamental cloth hung behind and above an altar |
| delude | to mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive |
| putative | commonly accepted or supposed |
| inasmuch_as | since; owing to the fact that |
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| increment | the amount or degree by which something changes |