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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| predilection | an established preference for something |
| mangle | to injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing |
| variegated | having discrete markings of different colors |
| smear | a viscous or sticky substance |
| misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |
| plight | to put or give in pledge : engage |
| entreat | to plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently |
| obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |
| grotesque | a style of decorative art characterized by fanciful or fantastic human and animal forms often interwoven with foliage or similar figures that may distort the natural into absurdity, ugliness, or caricature |
| apprehensive | viewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future |