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 |
|---|---|
| malefactor | one who commits an offense against the law |
| commonwealth | a nation, state, or other political unit: such as |
| energize | to make energetic, vigorous, or active |
| cue | the letter q |
| flay | to strip off the skin or surface of : skin |
| ramify | to split up into branches or constituent parts |
| bereaved | suffering the death of a loved one |
| ordeal | a primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control |
| conciliatory | intended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate |
| nourish | nurture |