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).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| turgid | excessively embellished in style or language : bombastic |
| desecrate | to violate the sanctity of : profane |
| anoint | to smear or rub with oil or an oily substance |
| ubiquitous | existing or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread |
| transition | a change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another |
| shrew | any of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur |
| extrude | to force, press, or push out |
| raze | to destroy to the ground : demolish |
| thrash | to beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog |
| rapacious | excessively grasping or covetous |