GRE Word List

CHAFE

irritate

The meaning of the word chafe is irritate.

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WordMeaning
besetto set or stud with or as if with ornaments
charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
triflesomething of little value, substance, or importance
decompositionto separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds
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sojourna temporary stay
piebaldcomposed of incongruous parts
blemishto spoil by a flaw
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
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