GRE Word List
WHITTLE
a large knife
The meaning of the word whittle is a large knife.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| quixotic | foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals |
| platitude | the quality or state of being dull or insipid |
| bungle | to act or work clumsily and awkwardly |
| quack | to make the characteristic cry of a duck |
| eclectic | composed of elements drawn from various sources |
| optimist | a person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism |
| substantiate | to give substance or form to : embody |
| prosaic | characteristic of prose as distinguished from poetry : factual |
| unique | being the only one : sole |
| apothecary | one who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes |