GRE Word List
CHAFE
irritate
The meaning of the word chafe is irritate.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| incredulity | the quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief |
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| generality | the quality or state of being general |
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| venial | of a kind that can be remitted : forgivable |
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| feign | to give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression |