GRE Word List

WHITTLE

a large knife

The meaning of the word whittle is a large knife.

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imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
fruitionpleasurable use or possession : enjoyment
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bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
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pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
harbingersomething that foreshadows a future event : something that gives an anticipatory sign of what is to come