GRE Word List
HONE
to sharpen or smooth with a whetstone
The meaning of the word hone is to sharpen or smooth with a whetstone.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| staccato | cut short or apart in performing : disconnected |
| allegiance | the obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord |
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