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 |
|---|---|
| irrepressible | impossible to repress, restrain, or control |
| compulsive | having power to compel |
| belligerent | inclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness |
| gaffe | a social or diplomatic blunder |
| menial | a person doing menial work |
| reinstate | to place again (as in possession or in a former position) |
| accessory | an object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else |
| enumerate | to ascertain the number of : count |
| granary | a storehouse for threshed grain |
| adulation | extreme or excessive admiration or flattery |