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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WordMeaning
discursivemoving from topic to topic without order : rambling
conundruman intricate and difficult problem
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
zeniththe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration
entailto impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
viandan item of food
harrowingacutely distressing or painful