GRE Word List
RASP
to rub with something rough
The meaning of the word rasp is to rub with something rough.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| derivation | the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix) |
| umbrage | a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult |
| unfeigned | not feigned or hypocritical : genuine |
| retard | to delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment |
| sextant | an instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude) |
| glean | to gather grain or other produce left by reapers |
| constraint | the act of constraining |
| infraction | the act of infringing : violation |
| empirical | originating in or based on observation or experience |
| kismet | fate |