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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| metallurgical | the science and technology of metals |
| bemoan | to express deep grief or distress over |
| emasculate | to deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken |
| abstinence | the practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable |
| runic | any of the characters of any of several alphabets used by the Germanic peoples from about the 3rd to the 13th centuries |
| inverse | opposite in order, nature, or effect |
| circumscribe | to constrict (see constrict |
| herpetologist | a branch of zoology dealing with reptiles and amphibians |
| quarry | game |
| repercussion | reflection |