GRE Word List
WHITTLE
a large knife
The meaning of the word whittle is a large knife.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| immune | not susceptible or responsive |
| pummel | pound |
| context | the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning |
| dominate | rule |
| temporize | to act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion |
| diaphanous | characterized by such fineness of texture as to permit seeing through |
| nomenclature | name |
| blatant | noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous |
| consecrate | dedicated to a sacred purpose |
| shuffle | to mix in a mass confusedly : jumble |