GRE Word List

SHIRK

to go stealthily : sneak

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

Random words

WordMeaning
barristera counsel admitted to plead at the bar and undertake the public trial of causes in an English superior court compare solicitor
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
distortto twist (see twist
acquittala setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process
affrontto insult especially to the face by behavior or language
concordatcompact
paeana joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
narcissistan individual showing symptoms of or affected by narcissism: such as
babbleto talk enthusiastically or excessively