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 |
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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 |