GRE Word List

SHUN

to avoid deliberately and especially habitually

The meaning of the word shun is to avoid deliberately and especially habitually.

Random words

WordMeaning
nullifyto make null (see null
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
shimmerto shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer
senilitythe quality or state of being senile : the physical and mental decline associated with old age
upshotthe final result : outcome
contrabandillegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling
beneficentdoing or producing good
jurisprudencethe science or philosophy of law
mediumsomething in a middle position
withstandto stand up against : oppose with firm determination