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
consolean architectural member projecting from a wall to form a bracket or from a keystone for ornament
burlesquea literary or dramatic work that seeks to ridicule by means of grotesque exaggeration or comic imitation
gistessence; main point; substance
discursivemoving from topic to topic without order : rambling
triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it
doctrinea principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma
papyrusa tall perennial sedge (Cyperus papyrus) of the Nile valley
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery
solicitto make petition to : entreat
ramifyto split up into branches or constituent parts