GRE Word List
WISPY
a small handful (as of hay or straw)
The meaning of the word wispy is a small handful (as of hay or straw).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| latent | present and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic |
| cursory | rapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty |
| incoherent | lacking coherence: such as |
| straggle | to wander from the direct course or way : rove |
| astigmatism | a defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image |
| skulk | to move in a stealthy or furtive manner |
| warble | a melodious succession of low pleasing sounds |
| lucre | monetary gain : profit |
| undertaker | one who undertakes : one who takes the risk and management of business : entrepreneur |
| homily | a usually short sermon |