GRE Word List

CHISEL

a metal tool with a sharpened edge at one end used to chip, carve, or cut into a solid material (such as wood, stone, or metal)

The meaning of the word chisel is a metal tool with a sharpened edge at one end used to chip, carve, or cut into a solid material (such as wood, stone, or metal).

Random words

WordMeaning
provenanceorigin
unrulynot readily ruled, disciplined, or managed
quislingtraitor
extantcurrently or actually existing
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solicitto make petition to : entreat
hibernalof, relating to, or occurring in winter
interpolateto alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
miniaturea copy on a much reduced scale