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eschew

Meaning

To refrain from doing or using something; to keep away from.

Examples by difficulty

Basic: Simple, everyday vocabulary — the easiest to read.

Even though his friends liked to cheat on their tests, Mark would always eschew that choice. He believed it was wrong and wanted to be proud of his work. Even when it was hard, he chose to avoid cheating every time because it felt right to him.

Sarah tried to eschew conflict. She’d seen too much anger and wanted none of it. So, when arguments started brewing, she'd quietly slip away, preferring peace over painful words.

After years of watching addiction tear apart his family, Jack decided to eschew alcohol completely. The memories of his father's drinking were too painful, and he knew the only safe path was total abstinence. He wanted a different life, free from the cycle of harm he'd witnessed growing up.

Every morning, Carl tries to eschew donuts, telling himself they are evil circles of sugar. He avoids the bakery like it’s haunted, but every Tuesday, a donut somehow sneaks into his bag, making his moral victory as hollow as the snack he tries to shun.

Bartholomew, a very picky eater, would eschew anything green. He wouldn't touch broccoli, peas, or even a rogue spinach leaf. His mom often wondered if he'd ever try a salad, or if he'd forever shun all leafy things like a true veggie-averse wizard.

Normal: Standard, everyday language.

Samantha always made sure to eschew fast food, opting instead for homemade meals packed with fresh ingredients. She believed that avoiding processed foods was not only better for her health but also aligned with her values of supporting local farmers and reducing waste.

She made a conscious decision to eschew fast food and processed snacks, opting instead for whole, nutritious meals made from fresh ingredients. By avoiding unhealthy options on a regular basis, she was able to improve her overall health and well-being.

Many people eschew fast food due to its high levels of unhealthy ingredients and lack of nutritional value. Instead, they opt for home-cooked meals or healthier restaurant options. By avoiding fast food, they prioritize their health and well-being.

Sarah made a conscious effort to eschew fast food and prioritize cooking at home with fresh ingredients. She believed that by avoiding unhealthy takeout meals, she could improve her overall well-being and lead a healthier lifestyle.

John made a conscious effort to eschew all forms of junk food, opting instead for fruits and vegetables to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Advanced: Richer vocabulary that stretches an upper-level reader.

Because of past mistakes, Anna now eschew gambling with her friends. She remembers the stress and guilt it brought her and chooses to avoid situations where it might come up. Even when invited, she politely declines, wanting to do what she feels is right.

He had learned to eschew gossip, finding it a wasteful drain on his energy and a breeding ground for mistrust. To deliberately avoid such talk, especially when it felt morally wrong or simply unproductive, brought him a quiet sense of peace.

After witnessing his brother's addiction consume their family, Marcus decided to eschew alcohol completely. He'd seen firsthand how one drink could unravel years of hard work and trust, and he wasn't willing to risk his own future or relationships by even touching a bottle.

Nigel, a squirrel with unusually strong opinions, would eschew walnuts at every turn, convinced they were conspiring to ruin his reputation. He preferred to shun them in favor of more trustworthy acorns, loudly warning all rodents within earshot about the dubious motives of the walnut syndicate.

Bartholomew, a notorious germaphobe, would eschew even a friendly handshake, preferring a elaborate bow from a safe distance. He once declined a perfectly good cruller because the baker had, in his estimation, a decidedly unhygienic twinkle in his eye.

Challenging: Rare, high-register vocabulary for serious word lovers.

Despite frequent invitations to office parties, Martin chose to eschew such gatherings because he disliked the excessive gossip and shallow competition. He preferred to maintain his integrity and solitude, feeling more at ease avoiding situations that often led to uncomfortable moral compromises.

He learned to eschew loud arguments, understanding the insidious damage they inflicted on relationships. Choosing quiet contemplation instead, he found a measure of tranquility, a balm for frayed nerves he once readily ignited.

After his brother's addiction spiraled into destitution, Marcus chose to eschew alcohol entirely, knowing how easily one drink could unravel years of hard-won stability. His resolve came from a place of survival, not judgment—a quiet determination to protect the life he'd carefully reconstructed.

Determined to eschew vegetables on moral grounds—having once been traumatized by an overzealous carrot—Nigel subsisted exclusively on pastries, ardently shunning salads with the fanatical zeal of a monk avoiding sin, even as his waistline’s circumference threatened to eclipse the dinner table.

Bartholomew, a connoisseur of the preposterous, would perpetually eschew anything smelling remotely of artisanal pickles or earnest self-improvement seminars. He much preferred a judicious application of absinthe and the perusal of deeply obscure treatises on fungal propagation, finding genuine solace in such decidedly peculiar pursuits.

Difficulty

Advanced — Less frequent words that stretch an upper-level vocabulary.

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