GRE Word List

CHAFE

irritate

The meaning of the word chafe is irritate.

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WordMeaning
discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve
overthrowoverturn
fathoma unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water
gerrymanderthe act or method of gerrymandering
predetermineforeordain
chimericalexisting only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary (see visionary
gushto issue copiously or violently
specioushaving a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious
blandsmooth and soothing in manner or quality