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.
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|---|---|
| pertinacious | adhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design |
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| lachrymose | given to tears or weeping : tearful |
| refrain | curb |
| prodigious | causing amazement or wonder |
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| lewd | obscene |
| sophistry | subtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation |
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| amorous | strongly moved by love and especially sexual love |