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 |
|---|---|
| neophyte | a new convert : proselyte |
| paragon | a model of excellence or perfection |
| renounce | to give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration |
| garish | clothed in vivid colors |
| stricture | an abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage |
| coin | corner |
| rancor | bitter deep-seated ill will |
| forswear | to make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath |
| fuss: | trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby |
| shift | to exchange for or replace by another : change |