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SHURK/ʃɜːk/

To shirk is to avoid work, duty, or responsibility: shirk the night cell, shirk a spare. Avoid (already in the dictionary) is everyday; an empty cell is still a cover hole.

Meaning

To avoid work, duty, or responsibility (from avoid, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “Do not shirk the night cell; name the spare.”
• “Avoid is already in this course. Duty is already in this course. An empty cell is a vibe. A name on the log is cover. Write the name; then keep the pause if the sitting still stands.”

Good to know

Dodge a duty. Everyday: avoid (already in the dictionary). An empty cell ≠ cover.

Near in meaning

dodge, evade, neglect

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