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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|---|---|
| incidence | rate of occurrence or influence |
| behemoth | a mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God |
| blare | to sound loud and strident |
| sullen | gloomily or resentfully silent or repressed |
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| heckler | one who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults |
| mire | wet spongy earth (as of a bog or marsh) |
| foible | the part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point |
| frantic | emotionally out of control |
| prim | to give a prim or demure expression to |