GRE Word List

WHITTLE

a large knife

The meaning of the word whittle is a large knife.

Random words

WordMeaning
archaeologythe scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities
marredto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
turmoila state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God
episodicmade up of separate especially loosely connected episodes
derelictionan intentional abandonment
moltto shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically
coteriean intimate and often exclusive group of persons with a unifying common interest or purpose
laudpraise
mausoleuma large tomb