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
reverendworthy of reverence : revered
aciduloussomewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
incredulitythe quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
pecuniaryconsisting of or measured in money
loftyelevated in character and spirit : noble
dissuadeto advise (a person) against something
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
plenarycomplete in every respect : absolute