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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vibrantpulsating with life, vigor, or activity
reparteea quick and witty reply
exemplifyto show or illustrate by example
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confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
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volleythe flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground
misanthropea person who hates or distrusts humankind