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

WordMeaning
profligatewildly extravagant
upshotthe final result : outcome
sordidmarked by baseness or grossness : vile
badinageplayful repartee : banter
stammerto make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter
savoryhaving savor: such as
surmisea thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
gesticulationthe act of making gestures
imperviousnot allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable