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
reticentinclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved
conjugalof or relating to the married state or to married persons and their relations : connubial
rigiddeficient in or devoid of flexibility
moresthe fixed morally binding customs of a particular group
disenfranchiseto deprive of a franchise, of a legal right, or of some privilege or immunity
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
institutesomething that is instituted: such as
brusquemarkedly short and abrupt
annotateto make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment