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
disparageto depreciate (see depreciate
hereafterafter this in sequence or in time
inadvertentlyunintentional
erratichaving no fixed course : wandering
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
opportunistone that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism
comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts
incriminateto charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault
abrogateto abolish by authoritative action : annul
coercionthe act, process, or power of coercing