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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WordMeaning
capaciouscontaining or capable of containing a great deal
imminentready to take place : happening soon
lista simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
perverseturned away from what is right or good : corrupt
taperto become progressively smaller toward one end
ameliorateto make better or more tolerable
reciprocateto give and take mutually
palpablecapable of being touched or felt : tangible
tawnyof the color tawny
lewdobscene