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
latentpresent and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic
cursoryrapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty
incoherentlacking coherence: such as
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove
astigmatisma 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
skulkto move in a stealthy or furtive manner
warblea melodious succession of low pleasing sounds
lucremonetary gain : profit
undertakerone who undertakes : one who takes the risk and management of business : entrepreneur
homilya usually short sermon