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
alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
dissipateto break up and drive off
volubleeasily rolling or turning : rotating
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
irreverencelack of reverence
listlesscharacterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
haphappening
gourmeta connoisseur of food and drink
shimmerto shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer