GRE Word List

CHAFE

irritate

The meaning of the word chafe is irritate.

Random words

WordMeaning
eerieso mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine
sordidmarked by baseness or grossness : vile
institutionan established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character
prudentcharacterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as
cullto select from a group : choose
vapidlacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat
dispiritedto deprive of morale or enthusiasm
humblenot proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive
adventitiouscoming from another source and not inherent or innate
constraintthe act of constraining