GRE Word List
SHIRK
to go stealthily : sneak
The meaning of the word shirk is to go stealthily : sneak.
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|---|---|
| melancholy | depression of spirits : dejection |
| camaraderie | a spirit of friendly good-fellowship |
| extraneous | existing on or coming from the outside |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| benign | of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life |
| robust | having or exhibiting strength or vigorous health |
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