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
unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear
pecuniaryconsisting of or measured in money
harbora place of security and comfort : refuge
phobiaan exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation
veritablebeing in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread
sheafa quantity of the stalks and ears of a cereal grass or sometimes other plant material bound together
recastto cast again
subversivethe act of subverting : the state of being subverted
shama trick that deludes : hoax