GRE Word List
CHAFE
irritate
The meaning of the word chafe is irritate.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| flaunt | to display or obtrude oneself to public notice |
| dishearten | to cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale |
| expertise | the skill of an expert |
| maniacal | affected with or suggestive of madness |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| pastoral | of, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen |
| knotty | marked by or full of knots |
| avuncular | suggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality |
| cohorts | companion |
| scorch | to burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture |