GRE Word List
FRET
to eat or gnaw into : corrode
The meaning of the word fret is to eat or gnaw into : corrode.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| awry | off the correct or expected course : amiss |
| affront | to insult especially to the face by behavior or language |
| rare | seldom occurring or found : uncommon |
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