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
nuancea subtle distinction or variation
fecundityfruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific
warymarked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger
practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal
archipelagoan expanse of water with many scattered islands
divineof, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god
regimenta military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions
blueof the color whose hue is that of the clear sky : of the color blue (see blue
lumberto move ponderously
frivolousof little weight or importance