GRE Word List

RASP

to rub with something rough

The meaning of the word rasp is to rub with something rough.

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implicationsomething implied: such as
paraphernaliathe separate real or personal property of a married woman that she can dispose of by will and sometimes according to common law during her life
prohibitivetending to prohibit or restrain
sageone (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
influxa coming in
bifurcateddivided into two branches or parts
brandishto shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly
bereavedsuffering the death of a loved one
tumidmarked by swelling : swollen
habituateto make used to something : accustom