SAT vocabulary

Whet

To sharpen the blade of (a tool or weapon); to excite or stimulate (someone's desire, appetite, or interest).

Example

"The preview trailer for the new movie did much to whet my appetite for its release."

Old English 'hwettan' (to sharpen), related to 'hwæt' (sharp, keen).

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