GRE Word List

HEW

to cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument

The meaning of the word hew is to cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument.

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WordMeaning
extrinsicnot forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous
indifferentmarked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic
punyslight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak
gorycovered with gore : bloodstained
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
abhorto regard with extreme repugnance : to feel hatred or loathing for : loathe
vulgarlacking in cultivation, perception, or taste : coarse
exculpateto clear from alleged fault or guilt
discerningshowing insight and understanding : discriminating
aperturean opening or open space : hole