GRE Word List

WHITTLE

a large knife

The meaning of the word whittle is a large knife.

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WordMeaning
glossa surface luster or brightness : shine
supplicateto make a humble entreaty
slitherto slide on or as if on a loose gravelly surface
phariseea member of a Jewish sect of the intertestamental period noted for strict observance of rites and ceremonies of the written law and for insistence on the validity of their own oral traditions concerning the law
satirea literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
witticisma cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark
plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy
collateto compare critically
quipa clever usually taunting remark : gibe