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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| subordinate | placed in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior |
| unprepossessing | not tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing |
| dart | a light spear |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| grandiose | characterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration |
| astute | having or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever |
| artless | lacking art, knowledge, or skill : uncultured |
| precept | a command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action |
| trickster | one who tricks: such as |
| noxious | physically harmful or destructive to living beings |