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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| actuary | clerk |
| jargon | the technical terminology or characteristic idiom of a special activity or group |
| clip | encompass |
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| nuance | a subtle distinction or variation |
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| duration | continuance in time |