Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: The quality of being able to be shared with others easily.

Example: The shareability of the video made it go viral on social media.

Definition: To work on someone else's land and pay for the use of it by giving a part of the crops produced.

Example: Many families in the South used to sharecrop during the early 20th century.

Definition: To farm land owned by someone else and share the crops produced with the landowner as payment.

Example: Many families in the South used to sharecrop during the early 20th century.

Definition: The practice where a farmer works on someone else's land and gives a part of the crops to the landowner as payment.

Example: Many families relied on sharecropping to make a living after the Civil War.

Definition: To farm land owned by someone else and pay them a share of the crops produced as rent.

Example: Many families relied on sharecropping to make a living after the Civil War.

Definition: To break into many small pieces suddenly and violently.

Example: The glass will shatter if you drop it on the floor.

Definition: A state or condition where something is broken into many pieces, often used in the plural form.

Example: The vase fell and was left in shatters on the floor.

Definition: To break something suddenly into many pieces, often with a strong force or impact.

Example: The loud noise caused the glass to shatter all over the floor.

Definition: In a way that causes something to break into many pieces or to be destroyed completely.

Example: The news hit her shatteringly, leaving her in shock.

Definition: To cover or enclose something with a protective layer or case.

Example: He decided to sheathe his sword before entering the castle.

Definition: The quality of feeling shy or embarrassed, often in a way that makes someone feel awkward or uncomfortable.

Example: His sheepishness was evident when he realized he had forgotten her birthday.

Definition: A word, phrase, or custom that is used to identify members of a particular group, often revealing outsiders or distinguishing between different groups.

Example: The term 'y'all' is a shibboleth that indicates someone is from the southern United States.

Definition: To act as a protective barrier or safeguard.

Example: The trees shield from the strong winds during the storm.

Definition: A protective object that can be held or worn to guard against attacks or damage.

Example: The knight raised his shield to block the incoming arrows.

Definition: To protect someone or something from harm or danger, often by using a barrier or covering.

Example: The soldier used his armor to shield himself from enemy attacks.

Definition: Protected from harm or danger, often by a barrier or covering.

Example: The shielded area was safe from the storm's strong winds.

Definition: To protect someone or something from harm or danger.

Example: The soldiers shielded the civilians from the attack.