GRE Word List

SHIRK

to go stealthily : sneak

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

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WordMeaning
sagaa prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
impromptumade, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised
seetheto suffer violent internal excitement
groucha fit of bad temper
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
puckerto become wrinkled or constricted
requiteto make return for : repay
healthfulbeneficial to health of body or mind
pervasiveexisting in or spreading through every part of something