GRE Word List
WHET
sharpen; stimulate; Ex. whet someone's appetite
The meaning of the word whet is sharpen; stimulate; Ex. whet someone's appetite.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| scowl | frown angrily; N: angry frown |
| lien | legal claim or right on a property |
| queasy | experiencing nausea; nauseated; easily nauseated; squeamish; Ex. feel a little queasy |
| bilk | swindle; cheat |
| countenance | approve; support; tolerate; Ex. countenance his rude behavior; N: face; appearance |
| latent | present but not yet noticeable or active; dormant; hidden; N. latency; CF. potential |
| notable | conspicuous; worthy of note; remarkable; important; distinguished; noted |
| peerless | having no equal; incomparable |
| discrepancy | lack of consistency or agreement as between facts; difference; Ex. discrepancy between two descriptions |
| swill | drink greedily |
