GRE Word List

ADVERT

to turn the mind or attention

The meaning of the word advert is to turn the mind or attention.

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WordMeaning
muteunable to speak : lacking the power of speech
amendto put right
adeptthoroughly proficient : expert
unprecedentedhaving no precedent : novel
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
obsidiana dark natural glass formed by the cooling of molten lava
banka mound, pile, or ridge raised above the surrounding level: such as
disenfranchiseto deprive of a franchise, of a legal right, or of some privilege or immunity
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
stipenda fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses