GRE Word List

WHITTLE

a large knife

The meaning of the word whittle is a large knife.

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yieldto bear or bring forth as a natural product especially as a result of cultivation
guisea form or style of dress : costume
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discordantbeing at variance : disagreeing
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synopticaffording a general view of a whole
conversanthaving knowledge or experience
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misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret