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
bogusnot genuine : counterfeit
vassala person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant
ancillarysubordinate
accommodateto provide with something desired, needed, or suited
perpetuateto make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
exactto call for forcibly or urgently and obtain
luxuriateto grow profusely : thrive
browseto eat (tender shoots, twigs, leaves of trees and shrubs, etc.) : to consume as browse (see browse
oblivionthe fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness