GRE Word List

CHAFE

irritate

The meaning of the word chafe is irritate.

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WordMeaning
shoveto push along
rancidhaving an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition
incubusan evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep
fructifyto bear fruit
recastto cast again
tediumthe quality or state of being tedious : tediousness
incongruitythe quality or state of being incongruous
queruloushabitually complaining
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
rouea man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake