GRE Word List
SHREW
any of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur
The meaning of the word shrew is any of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| unwieldy | not easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome |
| resumption | an act or instance of resuming : recommencement |
| pallid | deficient in color : wan |
| hamper | to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede |
| cleft | a space or opening made by or as if by splitting : fissure |
| ulcer | a break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus |
| repellent | serving or tending to drive away or ward off |
| trunk | the main stem of a tree apart from limbs and roots |
| slaughter | the act of killing |
| halfhearted | lacking heart, spirit, or interest |