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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| adroit | having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations |
| facet | any of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration) |
| adulterate | to corrupt, debase, or make impure by the addition of a foreign or inferior substance or element |
| bullion | gold or silver considered as so much metal |
| rigor | harsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity |
| menace | a show of intention to inflict harm : threat |
| indices | signs; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index |
| plaudit | an act or round of applause |
| retiring | reserved |
| prognosticate | to foretell from signs or symptoms : predict |