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 |
|---|---|
| yore | time past and especially long past |
| gargantuan | tremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic |
| descry | to catch sight of |
| alluvial | relating to, composed of, or found in alluvium |
| apparent | open to view : visible |
| rend | to remove from place by violence : wrest |
| insatiable | incapable of being satisfied : quenchless |
| junket | trip |
| perspicuity | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
| tangible | capable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable |