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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| variegated | having discrete markings of different colors |
| conformity | correspondence in form, manner, or character : agreement |
| talisman | an object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune |
| gale | a strong current of air: |
| assiduous | showing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application |
| punctilious | marked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions |
| compulsive | having power to compel |
| touchy | marked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation |
| sanctimonious | hypocritically pious or devout |
| infallible | incapable of error : unerring |