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 |
|---|---|
| tribune | a Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates |
| engaged | involved in activity : occupied |
| hindrance | the state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered |
| prosperous | auspicious |
| trigger | a piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it |
| executive | of or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs |
| quorum | a select group |
| ramble | to move aimlessly from place to place |
| manipulate | to treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner |
| humid | containing or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive |