GRE Word List
CHAFE
irritate
The meaning of the word chafe is irritate.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| aspire | to seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal |
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| intransigence | the quality or state of being intransigent |
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| impunity | exemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss |
| sectarian | of, relating to, or characteristic of a sect or sectarian |
| kudos | praise given for achievement |