GRE Word List

SHIRK

to go stealthily : sneak

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

Random words

WordMeaning
laconicusing or involving the use of a minimum of words : concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
quivera case for carrying or holding arrows
bolstera long pillow or cushion
plumea feather of a bird: such as
dissectionthe act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
accoladea mark of acknowledgment : award
shacklesomething (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
precursorone that precedes and indicates the approach of another