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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WordMeaning
misdemeanora crime less serious than a felony (see felony
hoarda supply or fund stored up and often hidden away
retractto draw back or in
tribunala court or forum of justice
waneto decrease in size, extent, or degree : dwindle
swarthyof a dark color, complexion, or cast
reprobationthe act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated
vindicateto free from allegation or blame
arrayto dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous