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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hydrophobia | rabies |
| scurvy | a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes |
| invincible | incapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued |
| debunk | to expose the sham (see sham |
| miserly | of, relating to, or characteristic of a miser |
| eclectic | composed of elements drawn from various sources |
| bigotry | obstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot |
| resolve | to deal with successfully : clear up |
| conglomerate | made up of parts from various sources or of various kinds |
| stint | a period of time spent at a particular activity |