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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extort | to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring |
cadaver | a dead body |
retort | to pay or hurl back : return |
libidinous | having or marked by lustful desires : lascivious |
heterodox | contrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox |
warble | a melodious succession of low pleasing sounds |
rife | prevalent especially to an increasing degree |
solicitor | one that solicits |
trinket | a small ornament (such as a jewel or ring) |
reverend | worthy of reverence : revered |