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

WordMeaning
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
functionaryone who serves in a certain function
slapto strike sharply with or as if with the open hand
prosperousauspicious
compensatoryto be equivalent to : counterbalance
antediluvianof or relating to the period before the flood described in the Bible
tolla tax or fee paid for some liberty or privilege (as of passing over a highway or bridge)
incidentan occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening
arbitera person with power to decide a dispute : judge
illusorybased on or producing illusion : deceptive