GRE Word List
SHUNT
move (a railway train) from one track to another; turn aside; divert; sidetrack; Ex. shunt traffic around an accident; N.
The meaning of the word shunt is move (a railway train) from one track to another; turn aside; divert; sidetrack; Ex. shunt traffic around an accident; N..
Random words
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galleon | large three-masted sailing ship |
scurrilous | abusive; obscene; indecent; Ex. scurrilous remark |
gusto | eager enjoyment; zest; enthusiasm |
quiver | tremble; shake; N. |
knell | tolling of a bell especially to indicate a funeral, disaster, etc.; sound of the funeral bell; V. |
astigmatism | eye defect which prevents proper focus; OP. stigmatism |
calumny | malicious misrepresentation; slander |
insomnia | wakefulness; inability to sleep |
pristine | unspoiled; remaining in a pure state; characteristic of earlier times; primitive; Ex. an old book in pristine condition |
robust | strong; vigorous |