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).

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WordMeaning
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
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mishapan unfortunate accident
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hindsightperception of the nature of an event after it has happened
deludeto mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive
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enterprisea project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky
nullifyto make null (see null