GRE Word List

EWE

the female of the sheep especially when mature

The meaning of the word ewe is the female of the sheep especially when mature.

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absolutefree from imperfection : perfect
excerpta passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract
triflesomething of little value, substance, or importance
gruesomeinspiring horror or repulsion : grisly
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