fret
/fɹɛt/
Group 23Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To be constantly or visibly worried or anxious GRE
Example in Context
Parents fretted about their children's screen time while researchers debated whether the concern was proportionate to the evidence.
Synonyms
worrystressagonize
Etymology
To be consumed by worry or anxiety.
- fret- (Old French) — to consume
Memory Aid
😟Sounds like “fret”
When you FRETTING about your test results, it’s like a hamster in a wheel going nuts!
Visual Association
🛑A hamster running furiously in a wheel, sweat pouring down its little face from worry.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “fret” mean on the GRE?
fret (verb) means “To be constantly or visibly worried or anxious”. Parents fretted about their children's screen time while researchers debated whether the concern was proportionate to the evidence.
How to remember “fret” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “fret” sounds like “fret”. When you FRETTING about your test results, it’s like a hamster in a wheel going nuts!
What are synonyms for “fret”?
Common synonyms: worry, stress, agonize.