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
resoundto become filled with sound : reverberate
gustythe sensation of taste
aversehaving an active feeling of repugnance, dislike, or distaste
foreshadowto represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure
expostulationan act or an instance of expostulating
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
proclivityan inclination or predisposition toward something
cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
ultimatuma final proposition, condition, or demand