GRE Word List

SHAVING

the act of one that shaves

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

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WordMeaning
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
bumpa relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless
idylla simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
girtha band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back
sleazylacking firmness of texture : flimsy
hideto put out of sight : secrete
analogoussimilar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail