GRE Word List
ADVERT
to turn the mind or attention
The meaning of the word advert is to turn the mind or attention.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| adversary | one that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent |
| alliteration | the repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs) |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| combustible | capable of combustion |
| reprisal | a retaliatory act |
| precipitant | precipitate |
| quixotic | foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals |
| contrivance | a thing contrived |
| nebulous | of, relating to, or resembling a nebula : nebular |
| immaculate | spotlessly clean |