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
agnostica person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable
flashylacking in substance or flavor : insipid
congenialpleasant
heterogeneousconsisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed
inextricableforming a maze or tangle from which it is impossible to get free
reproachan expression of rebuke or disapproval
lumberto move ponderously
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
steadfastfirmly fixed in place : immovable
fastidiousshowing or demanding excessive delicacy or care