GRE Word List
SHUNT
move (a railway train) from one track to another; turn aside; divert; sidetrack; Ex. shunt traffic around an accident; N.
The meaning of the word shunt is move (a railway train) from one track to another; turn aside; divert; sidetrack; Ex. shunt traffic around an accident; N..
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| galleon | large three-masted sailing ship |
| scurrilous | abusive; obscene; indecent; Ex. scurrilous remark |
| gusto | eager enjoyment; zest; enthusiasm |
| quiver | tremble; shake; N. |
| knell | tolling of a bell especially to indicate a funeral, disaster, etc.; sound of the funeral bell; V. |
| astigmatism | eye defect which prevents proper focus; OP. stigmatism |
| calumny | malicious misrepresentation; slander |
| insomnia | wakefulness; inability to sleep |
| pristine | unspoiled; remaining in a pure state; characteristic of earlier times; primitive; Ex. an old book in pristine condition |
| robust | strong; vigorous |
