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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| disport | sport |
| engage | to offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end |
| alms | something (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor |
| aloof | removed or distant either physically or emotionally |
| tremulous | characterized by or affected with trembling or tremors |
| ingenuous | showing innocent or childlike simplicity and candidness |
| unfetter | to free from fetters |
| ensconce | shelter |
| replete | fully or abundantly provided or filled |
| substantive | having substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned |