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
disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn
maudlindrunk enough to be emotionally silly
poreto gaze intently
renowna state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame
solublesusceptible of being dissolved in or as if in a liquid and especially water
corporealhaving, consisting of, or relating to a physical material body: such as
gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight
colloquialused in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation
interiman intervening time : interval
sapthe fluid part of a plant