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

WordMeaning
upshotthe final result : outcome
amoralhaving or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
wrangleto dispute angrily or peevishly : bicker
maxima general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
agrarianof or relating to fields or lands or their tenure
portlydignified
versatileembracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills