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 |
|---|---|
| brevity | shortness of duration |
| repulsion | the action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed |
| trek | to make one's way arduously |
| imprecation | curse |
| raiment | clothing |
| snivel | to run at the nose |
| imprudent | not prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment |
| ewe | the female of the sheep especially when mature |
| inevitable | incapable of being avoided or evaded |
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