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
vulnerablecapable of being physically or emotionally wounded
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
tangentialtouching lightly : incidental
lollto hang loosely or laxly : droop
punyslight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
winsomegenerally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence
breachinfraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard
timorousof a timid disposition : fearful
abstemiousmarked by restraint especially in the eating of food or drinking of alcohol