GRE Word List

DISTRACT

to draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time

The meaning of the word distract is to draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time.

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lista simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
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limboan abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism
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concurrentoperating or occurring at the same time
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
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elysianof or relating to Elysium
controvertto dispute or oppose by reasoning