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 |
|---|---|
| genuflect | to bend the knee |
| limbo | an abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism |
| tantalize | to tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach |
| hygiene | a science of the establishment and maintenance of health |
| asymmetric | having two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical |
| provenance | origin |
| executioner | one who executes |
| adjutant | a staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence |
| riveting | having the power to fix the attention : engrossing |
| savory | having savor: such as |