GRE Word List

CHAFE

irritate

The meaning of the word chafe is irritate.

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WordMeaning
nectarthe drink of the Greek and Roman gods
arrayto dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
chameleonany of a family (Chamaeleontidae) of chiefly arboreal (see arboreal
brandishto shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly
elixira substance held capable of changing base metals into gold
titterto laugh in a nervous, affected, or partly suppressed manner : giggle
stupefyto make stupid, groggy, or insensible
spatsquabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel
ovationa ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted