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 |
|---|---|
| extraneous | existing on or coming from the outside |
| scurry | to move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper |
| ambiguous | doubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness |
| dilute | attenuate |
| corpuscle | a minute particle |
| libidinous | having or marked by lustful desires : lascivious |
| queue | a braid of hair usually worn hanging at the back of the head |
| whiff | a quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray |
| befuddle | to muddle or stupefy with or as if with drink |
| abdicate | to renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function |