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 |
|---|---|
| woeful | full of woe : grievous |
| vignette | a picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper |
| simper | to smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner |
| orient | to direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group |
| ruthless | having no pity : merciless |
| welt | a strip between a shoe sole and upper through which they are stitched or stapled together |
| haughtiness | blatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior |
| aureole | a radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage |
| underscore | to draw a line under : underline |
| salubrious | favorable to or promoting health or well-being |