GRE Word List

SHEAR

to cut off the hair from

The meaning of the word shear is to cut off the hair from.

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lollto hang loosely or laxly : droop
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irremediablenot remediable
neophytea new convert : proselyte
consonantbeing in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord
forda shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading
scowlto contract the brow in an expression of displeasure
exoticintroduced from another country : not native to the place where found
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extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge