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

WordMeaning
placidserenely free of interruption or disturbance
flusterto put into a state of agitated confusion : upset
tremulouscharacterized by or affected with trembling or tremors
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
humblenot proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive
latentpresent and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic
wispya small handful (as of hay or straw)
amnesialoss of memory due usually to brain injury, shock, fatigue, repression, or illness
franticemotionally out of control
malevolenthaving, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred