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 |
|---|---|
| libidinous | having or marked by lustful desires : lascivious |
| fledgling | a young bird just fledged (see fledge |
| array | to dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn |
| natation | the action or art of swimming |
| emasculate | to deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken |
| odoriferous | yielding an odor : odorous |
| repulse | to drive or beat back : repel |
| swagger | to conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner |
| daze | to stupefy especially by a blow : stun |
| incline | to bend the head or body forward : bow |