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
extemporaneouscomposed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu
omnipotentalmighty
terminationend in time or existence : conclusion
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
inchoatebeing only partly in existence or operation : incipient
attributea quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something
amplegenerous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity
virusany 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
grislyinspiring horror or intense fear
physiognomythe art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance