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 |
|---|---|
| adverse | acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile |
| interloper | one that interlopes: such as |
| conscientious | meticulous |
| clip | encompass |
| dross | the scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal |
| desperate | having lost hope |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| ecliptic | of or relating to the ecliptic or an eclipse |
| valid | having legal efficacy or force |
| odium | the state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance |