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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WordMeaning
expedientsuitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance
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aridexcessively dry
insubordinationdisobedient to authority
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plasticitythe quality or state of being plastic
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