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
fluxa flowing of fluid from the body: such as
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depredationto lay waste : plunder
dissectionthe act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected
definitiveserving to provide a final solution or to end a situation
sojourna temporary stay
conservatorya greenhouse for growing or displaying plants
idyllicpleasing or picturesque in natural simplicity
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal