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
galaxymilky way galaxy
tolla tax or fee paid for some liberty or privilege (as of passing over a highway or bridge)
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
belaborto attack verbally
oracularresembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery)
spatulaa flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting
statelymarked by lofty or imposing dignity
braggarta loud arrogant boaster
crypta chamber (such as a vault) wholly or partly underground
blisscomplete happiness