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
rummageto make a thorough search or investigation
garnishdecorate
finalethe close or termination of something: such as
willfulobstinately and often perversely self-willed
stupora condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility
irremediablenot remediable
exculpateto clear from alleged fault or guilt
amoralhaving or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong
traduceto expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation
sleightdeceitful craftiness