GRE Word List

AVERT

to turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance

The meaning of the word avert is to turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance.

Random words

WordMeaning
precludeto make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
exertionthe act or an instance of exerting
fluxa flowing of fluid from the body: such as
viscoushaving a thick or sticky consistency : viscid
waggishresembling or characteristic of a wag
perditioneternal damnation
inviolablesecure from violation or profanation
dignitaryone who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor
irreproachablenot reproachable : blameless