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
abyssan immeasurably deep gulf or great space
canarda false or unfounded report or story
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
temperatehaving a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature
auroraldawn
drollhaving a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality
intangiblenot tangible : impalpable
sanctiona formal decree
apocryphalof doubtful authenticity : spurious
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