pare; cut small bits or pare shavings from
He sat whittling wood with a pocket knife.
Vocabulary like whittle appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.
careful; marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
benefit; governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
rolling or tumbling; a confused multitude of things
coax; influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
sharpen; make keen or more acute
puff of air; a short light gust of air
playful; determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason
playful unpredictability
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