GRE Word List

AWL

a pointed tool for marking surfaces or piercing small holes (as in leather or wood)

The meaning of the word awl is a pointed tool for marking surfaces or piercing small holes (as in leather or wood).

Random words

WordMeaning
pensivemusingly or dreamily thoughtful
eminentexhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent
depleteto empty of a principal substance
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination
witlessdestitute of wit or understanding : foolish
wrytwist
illusivebased on or producing illusion : illusory
adversitya state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence