GRE Word List

SHED

to rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted

The meaning of the word shed is to rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted.

Random words

WordMeaning
modicuma small portion : a limited quantity
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
embroilto throw into disorder or confusion
supposititiousfraudulently substituted : spurious
elasticcapable of recovering size and shape after deformation
abutto border on : to touch along an edge
enterprisingmarked by an independent energetic spirit and by readiness to act
calamitya disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering
affrontto insult especially to the face by behavior or language