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 |
|---|---|
| maneuver | a military or naval movement |
| concise | marked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail |
| inclement | lacking mildness: such as |
| factotum | a person having many diverse activities or responsibilities |
| accost | to approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way |
| simulate | to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate |
| graduated | marked with divisions indicating degrees or units of measurement |
| skimp | skimpy |
| generality | the quality or state of being general |
| understate | to represent as less than is the case |