GRE Word List

WHITTLE

a large knife

The meaning of the word whittle is a large knife.

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WordMeaning
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
conjectureinference formed without proof or sufficient evidence
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance
privationan act or instance of depriving : deprivation
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
moresthe fixed morally binding customs of a particular group
tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm
audaciousintrepidly daring : adventurous
yokea wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together
modicuma small portion : a limited quantity