GRE Word List

SNIP

a small piece that is snipped off

The meaning of the word snip is a small piece that is snipped off.

Random words

WordMeaning
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
arrearsthe state of being behind in the discharge of obligations
hibernateto pass the winter in a torpid or resting state
purchaseto obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy
cardinala high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college
grouseany of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds
insubordinationdisobedient to authority
shuntto turn off to one side : shift
comityfriendly social atmosphere : social harmony
meniala person doing menial work