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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foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat
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fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
benefitsomething that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage
murmura half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling
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mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame
punctiliousmarked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions
functionalof, connected with, or being a function
credencemental acceptance as true or real