GRE Word List

CHAFE

irritate

The meaning of the word chafe is irritate.

Random words

WordMeaning
insurmountableincapable of being surmounted : insuperable
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
contortionsto twist in a violent manner
obtrudeto thrust out : extrude
monetaryof or relating to money or to the mechanisms by which it is supplied to and circulates in the economy
extricateto free or remove from an entanglement or difficulty
acerbitythe quality of being acerbic
askewout of line : at an angle
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
relinquishto withdraw or retreat from : leave behind