GRE Word List

SHAVING

the act of one that shaves

The meaning of the word shaving is the act of one that shaves.

Random words

WordMeaning
emissaryone designated as the agent of another : representative
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
disconsolatecheerless
ransackto look through thoroughly in often a rough way
euphonypleasing or sweet sound
vindictivedisposed to seek revenge : vengeful
adagea saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation
jaundicedaffected with or as if with jaundice
epigrama concise poem dealing pointedly and often satirically with a single thought or event and often ending with an ingenious turn of thought
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted