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
discursivemoving from topic to topic without order : rambling
frictionthe rubbing of one body against another
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
disinterto take out of the grave or tomb
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
ascendancygoverning or controlling influence : domination
urgeto present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly
unilateraldone or undertaken by one person or party
exclaimto cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion
suppositionsomething that is supposed : hypothesis