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
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
wiltloose freshness; droop
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
incoherentlacking coherence: such as
droopto hang or incline downward
precisa concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts
peripheralof, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part
trappingsoutward signs
clamberto climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art