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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throespang
heterodoxcontrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox
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mutedbeing mute : silent
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friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
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