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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| demented | mad |
| browse | to eat (tender shoots, twigs, leaves of trees and shrubs, etc.) : to consume as browse (see browse |
| leery | suspicious |
| mingle | to bring or mix together or with something else usually without fundamental loss of identity : intermix |
| eccentric | deviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways |
| discerning | showing insight and understanding : discriminating |
| penology | a branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders |
| adroit | having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations |
| pendant | something suspended: such as |
| coiffure | a style or manner of arranging the hair |