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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outlandishof or relating to another country : foreign
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem
garnishdecorate
rampa sloping way or plane: such as
adventitiouscoming from another source and not inherent or innate
deleteriousharmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
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inarticulateincapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one's ideas or feelings
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate