GRE Word List
WHITTLE
a large knife
The meaning of the word whittle is a large knife.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| obeisance | a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow |
| opulence | wealth |
| idiom | an expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way) |
| suckle | to give milk to from the breast or udder |
| tangential | touching lightly : incidental |
| synthetic | relating to or involving synthesis : not analytic |
| propitiate | to gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease |
| unintimidating | not causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating |
| clamor | noisy shouting |
| disgorge | to discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit |