GRE Word List

SHEAR

to cut off the hair from

The meaning of the word shear is to cut off the hair from.

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fervorintensity of feeling or expression
erroneouscontaining or characterized by error : mistaken
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
ultimatuma final proposition, condition, or demand
nipto catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch
resortone that affords aid or refuge : resource
subjectiveof, relating to, or constituting a subject: such as
delveexcavate
smarthaving or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent
entrancepower or permission to enter : admission