GRE Word List

SHIRK

to go stealthily : sneak

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

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WordMeaning
helma lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering
irrefutableimpossible to refute : incontrovertible
dissonancelack of agreement
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pastrya dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
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ariaair
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withstandto stand up against : oppose with firm determination