GRE Word List

CHAFE

irritate

The meaning of the word chafe is irritate.

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WordMeaning
tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
bovineof, relating to, or resembling bovines and especially the ox or cow
giddydizzy
aliasotherwise called : otherwise known as
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
idiosyncrasya peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality
laconicusing or involving the use of a minimum of words : concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
chorusa company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action
vestigea trace, mark, or visible sign left by something (such as an ancient city or a condition or practice) vanished or lost
disperseto cause to break up (see break up