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
solitudethe quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery
disabuseto free from error, misconception, or fallacy (see fallacy
propheticof, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy
genericrelating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
volatilecharacterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
paragona model of excellence or perfection
reconnaissancea preliminary survey to gain information