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 |
|---|---|
| controvert | to dispute or oppose by reasoning |
| cognate | of the same or similar nature : generically alike |
| pass_off | present falsely; represent falsely to be |
| promiscuous | having or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners |
| advert | to turn the mind or attention |
| hubris | exaggerated pride or self-confidence |
| hegemony | preponderant influence or authority over others : domination |
| beleaguer | besiege |
| decimate | to select by lot and kill every tenth man of |
| righteous | acting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin |