GRE Word List

CHAFE

irritate

The meaning of the word chafe is irritate.

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intriguethe practice of engaging in secret schemes
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
martialof, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior
conducivetending to promote or assist
temperheat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : passion
stampedea wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals
smudgeto make a smudge on
bolstera long pillow or cushion
assurancethe state of being assured: such as
retortto pay or hurl back : return