GRE Word List

SHIRK

to go stealthily : sneak

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

Random words

WordMeaning
bodeto indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage
elasticcapable of recovering size and shape after deformation
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
piebaldcomposed of incongruous parts
rakean implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground
coniferany of an order (Coniferales) of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs having usually needle-shaped or scalelike leaves and including forms (such as pines) with true cones and others (such as yews) with an arillate fruit
motleyvariegated in color
osseousbony
primogeniturethe state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents