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 |
|---|---|
| tantalize | to tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach |
| vise | any of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam |
| resignation | an act or instance of resigning something : surrender |
| raze | to destroy to the ground : demolish |
| upshot | the final result : outcome |
| insensate | lacking sense or understanding |
| tightwad | a close or miserly person |
| prognosis | the prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case |
| withdrawn | removed from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated |
| poignancy | the quality or state of being poignant |