GRE Word List
SHEAR
to cut off the hair from
The meaning of the word shear is to cut off the hair from.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| intrigue | the practice of engaging in secret schemes |
| smirk | to smile in a smug or condescending way |
| dour | stern |
| ingrate | an ungrateful person |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| diorama | a scenic representation in which a partly translucent painting is seen from a distance through an opening |
| detrimental | obviously harmful : damaging |
| irretrievable | not retrievable : impossible to regain or recover |
| shackle | something (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms |