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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pendulous | poised without visible support |
| wanton | merciless |
| mode | an arrangement of the eight diatonic notes or tones of an octave according to one of several fixed schemes of their intervals (see interval |
| studied | carefully considered or prepared : thoughtful |
| deterrent | serving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter |
| perfidious | of, relating to, or characterized by perfidy |
| continence | the ability to retain a bodily discharge voluntarily |
| monograph | a learned treatise on a small area of learning |
| repine | to feel or express dejection or discontent : complain |
| quip | a clever usually taunting remark : gibe |