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 |
|---|---|
| artery | any of the tubular branching muscular- and elastic-walled vessels that carry blood from the heart through the body |
| executioner | one who executes |
| momentous | having great or lasting importance : consequential |
| hazardous | involving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm) |
| avuncular | suggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality |
| parochial | of or relating to a church parish |
| deliberate | to think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully |
| tensile | capable of tension : ductile |
| festive | of, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival |
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