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 |
|---|---|
| discursive | moving from topic to topic without order : rambling |
| friction | the rubbing of one body against another |
| hideous | offensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly |
| disinter | to take out of the grave or tomb |
| venal | capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable |
| ascendancy | governing or controlling influence : domination |
| urge | to present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly |
| unilateral | done or undertaken by one person or party |
| exclaim | to cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion |
| supposition | something that is supposed : hypothesis |