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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| unexceptionable | not open to objection or criticism : beyond reproach : unimpeachable |
| fleece | the coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep) |
| limbo | an abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism |
| hermetic | of or relating to the mystical and alchemical writings or teachings arising in the first three centuries a.d. |
| expurgate | to cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous |
| headlong | headfirst |
| ruse | a wily subterfuge |
| violate | break |
| prestige | standing or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion |
| retain | to keep in possession or use |