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
depositiona testifying especially before a court
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
palatialof, relating to, or being a palace
vantagea position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view
clamornoisy shouting
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
blasphemythe act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God
timorousof a timid disposition : fearful
hortatoryhortative
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise