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 |
|---|---|
| doddering | feeble |
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| hirsute | hairy |
| slew | a large number |
| dingy | dirty |
| vituperative | uttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse |
| concurrent | operating or occurring at the same time |
| warble | a melodious succession of low pleasing sounds |
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