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 |
|---|---|
| mimicry | an instance of mimicking |
| intrude | to thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome |
| reverberate | reflect |
| adjunct | something joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it |
| ominous | being or exhibiting an omen : portentous |
| homily | a usually short sermon |
| jocose | given to joking : merry |
| oligarchy | government by the few |
| inept | generally incompetent : bungling |
| rasp | to rub with something rough |
