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 |
|---|---|
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| misgivings | a feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event |
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| quip | a clever usually taunting remark : gibe |
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| phylum | a direct line of descent within a group |
| peccadillo | a slight offense |
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