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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| advocacy | the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate |
| incense | material used to produce a fragrant odor when burned |
| stratum | a bed or layer artificially made |
| gobble | to swallow or eat greedily |
| mitigate | to cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify |
| demolition | the act of demolishing |
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| dispense | to divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions |