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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derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
unfeignednot feigned or hypocritical : genuine
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
sextantan instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude)
gleanto gather grain or other produce left by reapers
constraintthe act of constraining
infractionthe act of infringing : violation
empiricaloriginating in or based on observation or experience
kismetfate