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
patrimonyan estate inherited from one's father or ancestor
mediocreof moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary
allureto entice by charm or attraction
erroneouscontaining or characterized by error : mistaken
stocka store or supply accumulated or available
contrivancea thing contrived
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
limberhaving a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile
valedictoryof or relating to a valediction : expressing or containing a farewell
sustainto give support or relief to