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 |
|---|---|
| preposterous | contrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd |
| incredulous | unwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical |
| obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |
| perfidious | of, relating to, or characterized by perfidy |
| abysmal | immeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad |
| supplant | to supersede (another) especially by force or treachery |
| stumble | to fall into sin or waywardness |
| abominable | worthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable |
| unique | being the only one : sole |
| pathetic | having a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity |