GRE Word List

WHITTLE

a large knife

The meaning of the word whittle is a large knife.

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WordMeaning
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
impassivegiving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless
pacifistan adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes
acousticsa science that deals with the production, control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound
repelto drive back : repulse
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
requiema mass for the dead
antidotea remedy to counteract the effects of poison
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another