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).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| peregrination | to travel especially on foot : walk |
| ebullient | boiling |
| wrest | to pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements |
| nonchalance | the quality or state of being nonchalant |
| precursor | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another |
| camaraderie | a spirit of friendly good-fellowship |
| hatch | a small door or opening (as in an airplane or spaceship) |
| grimace | a facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain |
| adept | thoroughly proficient : expert |
| shoddy | a reclaimed wool from materials that are not felted that is of better quality and longer staple than mungo |