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.

Random words

WordMeaning
adherentone who adheres to something: such as
lexicographeran author or editor of a dictionary
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
wiltloose freshness; droop
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem
seasona time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
shrewdmarked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen
palpablecapable of being touched or felt : tangible
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
egregiousconspicuous