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 |
|---|---|
| invulnerable | incapable of being wounded, injured, or harmed |
| amalgamate | to unite in or as if in an amalgam |
| platonic | of, relating to, or characteristic of Plato or Platonism |
| covetous | marked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions |
| lax | loose |
| insubordination | disobedient to authority |
| withdrawn | removed from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated |
| benefit | something that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage |
| dribble | to issue sporadically and in small bits |
| hurl | rush |