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 |
|---|---|
| array | to dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn |
| winsome | generally pleasing and engaging often because of a childlike charm and innocence |
| skittish | lively or frisky in action : capricious |
| tonsure | the Roman Catholic or Eastern rite of admission to the clerical state by the clipping or shaving of a portion of the head |
| clasp | a device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together |
| kernel | the inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut |
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |
| ichthyology | a branch of zoology that deals with fishes |
| vain | having or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited |
| demoniac | possessed or influenced by a demon |