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 |
|---|---|
| slag | the dross or scoria of a metal |
| apropos | being both relevant and opportune |
| prelate | an ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank |
| skirmish | a minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements |
| congeal | to change from a fluid to a solid state by or as if by cold |
| hybrid | an offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera |
| sage | one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom |
| recalcitrant | obstinately defiant of authority or restraint |
| vortex | something that resembles a whirlpool |
| contaminate | to soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association |