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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| acknowledge | to recognize the rights, authority, or status of |
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| viscous | having a thick or sticky consistency : viscid |
| reimburse | to pay back to someone : repay |
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| wilt | loose freshness; droop |
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