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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| qualify | to reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify |
| despoil | to strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage |
| degradation | the act or process of degrading |
| astigmatism | a defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image |
| title | the distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production |
| limbo | an abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism |
| escapade | a usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct |
| menagerie | a place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition |
| nonplus | a state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary |
| implausible | not plausible : provoking disbelief |