eschew
to deliberately avoid or abstain from something
Word origin: From Old French eschiver, to shun.
Using “eschew” well
Eschew means to avoid something on purpose, often on principle. It is more formal and more deliberate than simply not doing something.
More GRE words starting with E
to gradually decline, recede, or diminish
overflowing enthusiasm and liveliness
the quality of overflowing, bubbling enthusiasm
overflowing with cheerful enthusiasm and high spirits
deviating from conventional or accepted behavior in odd ways
a level or rank within an organization, profession, or society
drawing from a wide and diverse range of sources or styles
to deprive of importance or overshadow by being superior
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