GRE Word List

CHAFE

irritate

The meaning of the word chafe is irritate.

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WordMeaning
tacitexpressed or carried on without words or speech
memorialserving to preserve remembrance : commemorative
stocka store or supply accumulated or available
zealeagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor
guilelessinnocent
writsomething written : writing
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object
berateto scold or condemn vehemently and at length
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity