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.

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WordMeaning
slickhaving a smooth surface : slippery
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phlegmaticresembling, consisting of, or producing the humor phlegm
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primto give a prim or demure expression to
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cantataa composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious
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