GRE Word List
ESCHEW
to avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun
The meaning of the word eschew is to avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gamely | a physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other |
| amenable | liable to be brought to account : answerable |
| timbre | the quality given to a sound by its overtones: such as |
| vegetate | to lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind |
| gastronomy | the art or science of good eating |
| vogue | popular acceptation or favor : popularity |
| rationale | an explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena |
| renounce | to give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration |
| dupe | one that is easily deceived or cheated : fool |
| reciprocate | to give and take mutually |