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.
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| integral | essential to completeness : constituent |
| nominal | of, relating to, or being a noun or a word or expression taking a noun construction |
| rasp | to rub with something rough |
| pan | a usually broad, shallow, and open container for domestic use (as for cooking) |
| supplant | to supersede (another) especially by force or treachery |
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| diverge | to move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart |
| labyrinth | a place constructed of or full of intricate passageways and blind alleys |
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