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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|---|---|
| categorical | absolute |
| penchant | a strong and continued inclination |
| dupe | one that is easily deceived or cheated : fool |
| imprudent | not prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment |
| gratify | to be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to |
| tutelage | instruction especially of an individual |
| chisel | a metal tool with a sharpened edge at one end used to chip, carve, or cut into a solid material (such as wood, stone, or metal) |
| effulgent | radiant splendor : brilliance |
| immune | not susceptible or responsive |
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