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
faunaanimal life
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potentialexisting in possibility : capable of development into actuality
orificean opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass
gleama transient appearance of subdued or partly obscured light
quiescentmarked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest
precursorone that precedes and indicates the approach of another
unfledgednot feathered : not ready for flight
hurlrush