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).

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WordMeaning
spatsquabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel
purportedreputed
outstripto go faster or farther than
unfeignednot feigned or hypocritical : genuine
secta dissenting or schismatic religious body
tributesomething given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved
quiescentmarked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest
gapeto open the mouth wide
apoliticalhaving no interest or involvement in political affairs
sadisticof, relating to, or characterized by sadism