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.

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militiaa part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency
chisela metal tool with a sharpened edge at one end used to chip, carve, or cut into a solid material (such as wood, stone, or metal)
subterfugedeception by artifice or stratagem in order to conceal, escape, or evade
nostalgiaa wistful or excessively sentimental yearning for return to or of some past period or irrecoverable condition
aciduloussomewhat acid or harsh in taste or manner
recessionthe act or action of receding : withdrawal
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togathe loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome
raconteura person who excels in telling anecdotes