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 |
|---|---|
| scrappy | consisting of scraps |
| termination | end in time or existence : conclusion |
| maladroit | lacking adroitness : inept |
| vagary | an erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant manifestation, action, or notion |
| gavel | rent or tribute in medieval England |
| glossary | a collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings |
| vital | of the utmost importance |
| cater | to provide a supply of food |
| vernacular | using a language or dialect native to a region or country rather than a literary, cultured, or foreign language |
| catcall | a loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event) |