GRE Word List

WHET

to sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)

The meaning of the word whet is to sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone).

Random words

WordMeaning
yena strong desire or propensity
psychosisa serious mental illness (such as schizophrenia) characterized by defective or lost contact with reality often with hallucinations or delusions
tartagreeably sharp or acid to the taste
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
impartialnot partial or biased : treating or affecting all equally
enclavea distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit enclosed within or as if within foreign territory
subdueto conquer and bring into subjection : vanquish
tonsurethe Roman Catholic or Eastern rite of admission to the clerical state by the clipping or shaving of a portion of the head
premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning
regimena systematic plan (as of diet, therapy, or medication) especially when designed to improve and maintain the health of a patient