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 |
|---|---|
| glacial | suggestive of ice: such as |
| amok | an episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual following a period of brooding that has traditionally been regarded as occurring especially in Malaysian culture but is now increasingly viewed as psychopathological behavior occurring worldwide in numerous countries and cultures |
| bemused | marked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed |
| canvass | to go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments |
| heterodox | contrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox |
| marked | having an identifying mark |
| contrive | devise |
| flirt | to move erratically : flit |
| anthem | a song or hymn of praise or gladness |
| noxious | physically harmful or destructive to living beings |