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
hirelinga person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives
effaceto eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
sobrietythe quality or state of being sober
migrantone that migrates: such as
scurriloususing or given to coarse language
dioramaa scenic representation in which a partly translucent painting is seen from a distance through an opening
sheatheto put into or furnish with a sheath
righteousacting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin