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
refulgenta radiant or resplendent quality or state : brilliance
sherbeta cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice
chasethe hunting of wild animals
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate
eulogya commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
rotethe use of memory usually with little intelligence
lingerto be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry
mutilateto cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect
alludeto make indirect reference
filingan act or instance of using a file