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 |
|---|---|
| unprepossessing | not tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing |
| mete | to give out by measure : dole out |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| conveyance | the action of conveying |
| penury | a cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money) |
| biennial | occurring every two years |
| pertinent | having a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand |
| distract | to draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time |
| unintimidating | not causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating |
| odorous | having an odor: such as |