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
refuteto prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous
efficacythe power to produce an effect
incipientbeginning to come into being or to become apparent
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
discreteconstituting a separate entity : individually distinct
antecedeprecede
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand
plaitpleat