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 |
|---|---|
| hardy | bold |
| gawk | a clumsy stupid person : lout |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
| querulous | habitually complaining |
| incriminate | to charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault |
| catalyst | a substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible |
| galvanic | of, relating to, or producing a direct current of electricity |
| alms | something (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor |
| frugality | the quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift |
| bate | to reduce the force or intensity of : restrain |