GRE Word List
MOLT
periodically shed or cast off hairs or feathers (for replacement by a new growth)
The meaning of the word molt is periodically shed or cast off hairs or feathers (for replacement by a new growth).
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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thermal | pertaining to heat; producing heat; warm; Ex. thermal bath; N: rising current of warm air |
contrive | invent or fabricate in a clever way (by improvisation); manage; Ex. contrive to attract his attention |
chorus | phrase repeated throughout a song or poem |
schism | division into factions (esp. within a religious body); split |
expansive | (of a person) outgoing and sociable; broad and extensive; able to increase in size |
submerge | place under water; dip; go under water; cover completely (as with water); Ex. submerged in work |
lode | metal-bearing vein(long deposit of an ore) |
inclement | stormy; unkind; unmerciful; CF. clement |
choir | group of people who sing together (esp. during religious services); place for choir |
vent | release or discharge through a vent; express (esp. unfairly); utter; Ex. He vented his wrath on his family. |