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 |
|---|---|
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| pseudonym | a fictitious name |
| recurrent | running or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course |
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