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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WordMeaning
expertisethe skill of an expert
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
gustatoryrelating to or associated with eating or the sense of taste
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
allocateto apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute
bromidea binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives
placidserenely free of interruption or disturbance
attritionsorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God
toppleto fall from or as if from being top-heavy
staccatocut short or apart in performing : disconnected