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.

Random words

WordMeaning
orificean opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling
wantonmerciless
anthropoidany of a suborder (Anthropoidea) of higher primates (such as macaques and marmosets)
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming
gourmeta connoisseur of food and drink
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
empathythe action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another of either the past or present without having the feelings, thoughts, and experience fully communicated in an objectively explicit manner
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for