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

WordMeaning
accrueto come into existence as a legally enforceable claim
shunto avoid deliberately and especially habitually
venisonthe edible flesh of a game animal and especially a deer
guffawa loud or boisterous burst of laughter
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
continencethe ability to retain a bodily discharge voluntarily
preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated
underhandin a clandestine manner