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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edifyto instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift
zealota zealous person
laconicusing or involving the use of a minimum of words : concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
presagesomething that foreshadows or portends a future event : omen
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
reclineto cause or permit to incline backwards
mirthgladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter
potentialexisting in possibility : capable of development into actuality
evasivetending or intended to evade : equivocal