GRE Word List

RASP

to rub with something rough

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

Random words

WordMeaning
precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
finitehaving definite or definable limits
intimatemarked by a warm friendship developing through long association
abstractdisassociated from any specific instance
tendentiousmarked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature
sinuousof a serpentine or wavy form : winding
comportto be fitting : accord