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 |
|---|---|
| extemporaneous | composed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu |
| omnipotent | almighty |
| termination | end in time or existence : conclusion |
| hindrance | the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered |
| inchoate | being only partly in existence or operation : incipient |
| attribute | a quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something |
| ample | generous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity |
| virus | any of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants |
| grisly | inspiring horror or intense fear |
| physiognomy | the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance |