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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| disinclination | a preference for avoiding something : slight aversion |
| sentient | responsive to or conscious of sense impressions |
| incite | to move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on |
| sturdy | firmly built or constituted : stout |
| deplore | to feel or express grief for |
| vulpine | of, relating to, or resembling a fox |
| polyglot | one who is polyglot |
| reparation | a repairing or keeping in repair |
| confiscate | appropriated by the government : forfeited |
| prophylactic | guarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection |