GRE Word List

CHAFE

irritate

The meaning of the word chafe is irritate.

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WordMeaning
prodto thrust a pointed instrument into : prick
stem_fromarise from; originate from
anthologya collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music
dozeto sleep lightly
unfalteringnot wavering or weakening : firm
furoran angry or maniacal fit : rage
fitfulcharacterized by fits or paroxysms
ambivalencesimultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (such as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action
dissuadeto advise (a person) against something
wangleto resort to trickery or devious methods