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
mottoa sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use
agogfull of intense interest or excitement : eager
concomitantaccompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way
indicativeserving to indicate
unassumingnot assuming : modest
smudgeto make a smudge on
digressionthe act or an instance of leaving the main subject in an extended written or verbal expression of thought : the act or an instance of digressing in a discourse or other usually organized literary work
renowna state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame
potentateruler
voluminoushaving or marked by great volume or bulk : large