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

WordMeaning
grimacea facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain
brevityshortness of duration
pendulouspoised without visible support
curtailto make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part
supplecompliant often to the point of obsequiousness
ramifyto split up into branches or constituent parts
satellitea celestial body orbiting another of larger size
satyra sylvan deity in Greek mythology having certain characteristics of a horse or goat and fond of Dionysian revelry
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise
accoladea mark of acknowledgment : award