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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| argot | the language used by a particular type or group of people : an often more or less secret vocabulary and idiom peculiar to a particular group |
| gist | essence; main point; substance |
| bestial | of or relating to beasts |
| resurrect | to raise from the dead |
| retrieve | to locate and bring in (killed or wounded game) |
| metrical | of, relating to, or composed in meter |
| jubilation | an act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant |
| paragon | a model of excellence or perfection |
| misadventure | misfortune |
| adherent | one who adheres to something: such as |