This note explains that "whet" means to sharpen or stimulate, often referring to increasing appetite or interest. The example uses the image of delicious smells to describe the whetting of appetite.
Esta nota explica que "whet" significa afilar o estimular, a menudo refiriéndose al aumento del apetito o interés. El ejemplo utiliza la imagen de olores deliciosos para describir el aumento del apetito.
| Word | whet |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | V. |
| Definition | sharpen; stimulate. |
| Sentence | The odors from the kitchen are whetting my appetite; I will be ravenous by the time the meal is served. |
Tags: psat
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