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
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back
atavismrecurrence in an organism of a trait or character typical of an ancestral form and usually due to genetic recombination
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
embodyto give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate
scavengeto remove (dirt, refuse, etc.) from an area
promptto move to action : incite
buoyanthaving buoyancy
polemicalof, relating to, or being a polemic : controversial
maleficentworking or productive of harm or evil : baleful
rightfuljust