GRE Word List

FRET

to eat or gnaw into : corrode

The meaning of the word fret is to eat or gnaw into : corrode.

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WordMeaning
refractiondeflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different
persistto go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning
speechlessunable to speak : dumb
ingrainedforming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
bogwet spongy ground
wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
autocraticof, relating to, or being an autocracy : absolute
blotchto mark or mar with blotches