GRE Word List

SHUNT

to turn off to one side : shift

The meaning of the word shunt is to turn off to one side : shift.

Random words

WordMeaning
redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous
militiaa part of the organized armed forces of a country liable to call only in emergency
clamberto climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet
spatsquabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel
corrugatedhaving corrugations
kenthe range of perception, understanding, or knowledge
versatileembracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills
annealto heat and then cool (a material, such as steel or glass) usually for softening and making less brittle
contusioninjury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise
cerebralof or relating to the brain or the intellect