GRE Word List
WHITTLE
pare; cut away thin bits (from wood); fashion in this way; reduce gradually; trim
The meaning of the word whittle is pare; cut away thin bits (from wood); fashion in this way; reduce gradually; trim.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| tertiary | third in order or rank |
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