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 |
|---|---|
| foray | a sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid |
| sectarian | of, relating to, or characteristic of a sect or sectarian |
| cache | a hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements |
| philistine | a native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia |
| urge | to present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly |
| oaf | a stupid person : boob |
| inerrancy | exemption from error : infallibility |
| litter | a covered and curtained couch provided with shafts and used for carrying a single passenger |
| implausible | not plausible : provoking disbelief |
| impecunious | having very little or no money usually habitually : penniless |