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
rousinggiving rise to excitement : stirring
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
disparageto depreciate (see depreciate
belateddelayed beyond the usual time
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hazardousinvolving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm)
posthumousborn after the death of the father
blandsmooth and soothing in manner or quality
culminationthe action of culminating
prosodythe study of versification