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 |
|---|---|
| preclude | to make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance |
| goad | to incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad |
| exertion | the act or an instance of exerting |
| flux | a flowing of fluid from the body: such as |
| viscous | having a thick or sticky consistency : viscid |
| waggish | resembling or characteristic of a wag |
| perdition | eternal damnation |
| inviolable | secure from violation or profanation |
| dignitary | one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor |
| irreproachable | not reproachable : blameless |