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 |
|---|---|
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| maverick | an unbranded range animal |
| depreciate | to lower in honor or esteem |
| transient | passing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory |
| scintilla | spark |
| pedantic | of, relating to, or being a pedant |
| distract | to draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time |
| incinerate | to cause to burn to ashes |
| smear | a viscous or sticky substance |
| despoil | to strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage |