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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| discursive | moving from topic to topic without order : rambling |
| conundrum | an intricate and difficult problem |
| phalanx | a body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files |
| zenith | the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration |
| entail | to impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result |
| fissure | a narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting |
| tantalize | to tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach |
| composure | a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession |
| viand | an item of food |
| harrowing | acutely distressing or painful |