GRE Word List

MOLT

to shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically

The meaning of the word molt is to shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically.

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WordMeaning
callusa thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark
tarryto delay or be tardy in acting or doing
pithyconsisting of or abounding in pith
quietudea quiet state : repose
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance
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audaciousintrepidly daring : adventurous
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
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automatona mechanism that is relatively self-operating