GRE Word List

WHITTLE

a large knife

The meaning of the word whittle is a large knife.

Random words

WordMeaning
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
comprehendto grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of
deifyto make a god of
disbarto expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
translucentpermitting the passage of light:
preternaturalexisting outside of nature
mediateoccupying a middle position