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
incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive
ventureto proceed especially in the face of danger
intimatemarked by a warm friendship developing through long association
guyman
obliviouslacking remembrance, memory, or mindful attention
perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical
precepta command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action
terminologythe technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject