GRE Word List

WHITTLE

a large knife

The meaning of the word whittle is a large knife.

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gesticulationthe act of making gestures
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out
martialof, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior
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retiringreserved
ludicrousamusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity
flaira skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something : talent
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