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

WordMeaning
forda shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading
deciduousfalling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle
rumbleto make a low heavy rolling sound
antagonismopposition of a conflicting force, tendency, or principle
elegya poem in elegiac couplets
autonomoushaving the right or power of self-government
kindredof a similar nature or character : like
besmirchto cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
rigiddeficient in or devoid of flexibility