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

WordMeaning
debaseto lower in status, esteem, quality, or character
hovelan open shed or shelter
archetypethe original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
paritythe quality or state of being equal or equivalent
lullto cause to sleep or rest : soothe
aspersiona false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation
alchemya medieval chemical science and speculative philosophy aiming to achieve the transmutation of the base metals into gold, the discovery of a universal cure for disease, and the discovery of a means of indefinitely prolonging life
levythe imposition or collection of an assessment
mirthgladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter