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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
| definitive | serving to provide a final solution or to end a situation |
| swear | to utter or take solemnly (an oath) |
| digression | the 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 |
| intransigence | the quality or state of being intransigent |
| disparage | to depreciate (see depreciate |
| brittle | easily broken, cracked, or snapped |
| harangue | a speech addressed to a public assembly |
| causal | expressing or indicating cause : causative |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |