GRE Word List

RASP

to rub with something rough

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

Random words

WordMeaning
blemishto spoil by a flaw
piecemealone piece at a time : gradually
maula heavy often wooden-headed hammer used especially for driving wedges
adherentone who adheres to something: such as
derelictabandoned especially by the owner or occupant
archetypethe original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype
hamperto restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede
motifa usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts)
notorietythe quality or state of being notorious
exonerateto relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship