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).

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WordMeaning
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
abrogateto abolish by authoritative action : annul
compunctionanxiety arising from awareness of guilt
cubiclea sleeping compartment partitioned off from a large room
elixira substance held capable of changing base metals into gold
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
carcinogenicproducing or tending to produce cancer
ashenof, relating to, or made from ash wood
remittancea sum of money remitted