GRE Word List
WHITTLE
a large knife
The meaning of the word whittle is a large knife.
Random words
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|---|---|
| imperturbable | marked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene |
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| incessant | continuing or following without interruption : unceasing |
| glib | showing little forethought or preparation : offhand |
| iota | an infinitesimal amount : jot |
| balm | a balsamic (see balsamic |
| adjunct | something joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it |
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