GRE Word List
WHITTLE
a large knife
The meaning of the word whittle is a large knife.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| derivation | the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix) |
| respiration | the movement of air or dissolved gases into and out of the lungs |
| incommodious | not commodious : inconvenient |
| susceptible | capable of submitting to an action, process, or operation |
| conformist | one who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior |
| wreak | bring about |
| asinine | extremely or utterly foolish or silly |
| elaborate | planned or carried out with great care |
| brooch | an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck |
| volatile | characterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change |