GRE Word List

WHITTLE

a large knife

The meaning of the word whittle is a large knife.

Random words

WordMeaning
staticexerting force by reason of weight alone without motion
immureto enclose within or as if within walls
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
ecosystemthe complex of a community of organisms and its environment functioning as an ecological unit
rigiddeficient in or devoid of flexibility
vehementmarked by forceful energy : powerful
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
dilatorytending or intended to cause delay
sinewyfull of sinews: such as
carnivoroussubsisting or feeding on animal tissues