GRE Word List

SHIRK

to go stealthily : sneak

The meaning of the word shirk is to go stealthily : sneak.

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WordMeaning
blatantnoisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner : clamorous
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance
decelerateto reduce the speed of : slow down
rabidextremely violent : furious
translucentpermitting the passage of light:
beneficiarya person or thing that receives help or an advantage from something : one that benefits from something
infractionthe act of infringing : violation
yieldto bear or bring forth as a natural product especially as a result of cultivation
sensualrelating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly
insubstantialnot substantial: such as