skirt
/skɜːt/
Group 11Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To go around or past the edge of; to avoid dealing with GRE
Example in Context
The candidate adeptly skirted the controversial topic, redirecting the conversation to safer ground whenever reporters pressed.
Synonyms
avoidevadedodge
Etymology
To cut around or avoid something.
- skyrta (Old Norse) — to cut off
Memory Aid
👗Sounds like “skirt”
When you SKIRT around a problem, you’re wearing a fancy SKIRT to avoid getting dirty!
Visual Association
🚧A person in a fancy skirt elegantly walking around a construction site, avoiding the muddy puddles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “skirt” mean on the GRE?
skirt (verb) means “To go around or past the edge of; to avoid dealing with”. The candidate adeptly skirted the controversial topic, redirecting the conversation to safer ground whenever reporters pressed.
How to remember “skirt” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “skirt” sounds like “skirt”. When you SKIRT around a problem, you’re wearing a fancy SKIRT to avoid getting dirty!
What are synonyms for “skirt”?
Common synonyms: avoid, evade, dodge.