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 |
|---|---|
| modicum | a small portion : a limited quantity |
| deliberate | to think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully |
| legato | in a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones) |
| embroil | to throw into disorder or confusion |
| supposititious | fraudulently substituted : spurious |
| elastic | capable of recovering size and shape after deformation |
| abut | to border on : to touch along an edge |
| enterprising | marked by an independent energetic spirit and by readiness to act |
| calamity | a disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering |
| affront | to insult especially to the face by behavior or language |