I . a.
1.
Pure, clear.
2.
Mere, simple, unmixed, unmingled, down-right, pure, unqualified, unadulterated, clear, utter.
3.
Perpendicular, precipitous.
II . v. n.
Deviate, decline, move aside. See shear .
I . a.
1.
Pure, clear.
2.
Mere, simple, unmixed, unmingled, down-right, pure, unqualified, unadulterated, clear, utter.
3.
Perpendicular, precipitous.
II . v. n.
Deviate, decline, move aside. See shear .
Soule. Dictionary of English synonyms. Словарь английских синонимов. 2012