sharpen; make keen or more acute
The delicious aroma began to whet my appetite for dinner.
Vocabulary like whet appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.
give up; do without or cease to hold or adhere to
diminish; grow smaller
sing; sing or play with trills, alternating with the half note above or below
permit; show to be reasonable or provide adequate ground for
careful; marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
benefit; governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
rolling or tumbling; a confused multitude of things
coax; influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
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