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
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
oscillateto swing backward and forward like a pendulum
fulminateto utter or send out with denunciation
fallowof a light yellowish-brown color
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
flutterto flap the wings rapidly
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
corrugatedhaving corrugations
categoricalabsolute