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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WordMeaning
idlenot occupied or employed: such as
guyman
cringeto recoil in distaste
bereftdeprived or robbed of the possession or use of something
blaseapathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary
intransigencethe quality or state of being intransigent
muteunable to speak : lacking the power of speech
indifferentmarked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic
begetto procreate as the father : sire
humanemarked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals