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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| palpable | capable of being touched or felt : tangible |
| entree | the act or manner of entering : entrance |
| prong | fork |
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| pauper | a person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity |
| wrath | strong vengeful anger or indignation |
| hue_and_cry | outcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule |
| countermand | to revoke (a command) by a contrary order |
| parallel | extending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant |
| industrious | constantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent |