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 |
|---|---|
| poseur | a person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person |
| rebuff | to reject or criticize sharply : snub |
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| hypochondriac | hypochondriacal |
| compunction | anxiety arising from awareness of guilt |
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