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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| rational | having reason or understanding |
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| obstetrician | a physician specializing in obstetrics |
| chafe | irritate |
| incendiary | igniting combustible materials spontaneously |
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