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
commandeerto compel to perform military service
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
doctrinairestubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to practical considerations
marginthe part of a page or sheet outside the main body of printed or written matter
reciprocalinversely related : opposite
superannuatedoutmoded
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly
shuffleto mix in a mass confusedly : jumble
viscoushaving a thick or sticky consistency : viscid
disparageto depreciate (see depreciate