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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consolidationthe act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated
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polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
aromaticof, relating to, or having aroma:
rampa sloping way or plane: such as
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
incensematerial used to produce a fragrant odor when burned
juga large deep container (as of glass, earthenware, or plastic) with a narrow mouth and a handle
adhereto hold fast or stick by or as if by gluing, suction, grasping, or fusing