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
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke
venoma toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect
rumbleto make a low heavy rolling sound
haranguea speech addressed to a public assembly
affirmationthe act of affirming
permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated
vanguardthe forefront of an action or movement
wretcha miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune
imputeto lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly
evoketo call forth or up: such as