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
acknowledgeto recognize the rights, authority, or status of
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incredulousunwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical
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disjointedbeing thrown out of orderly function