GRE Word List
DISTEND
expand; swell out
The meaning of the word distend is expand; swell out.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gratuity | tip |
| robust | strong; vigorous |
| enmity | ill will; hatred; hostility |
| trilogy | group of three related works (connected by a shared subject but each complete in itself) |
| unsavory | distasteful; disagreeable; morally offensive; Ex. unsavory activity/reputation |
| figurative | not literal but metaphorical; using a figure(impression) of speech |
| auroral | pertaining to the aurora borealis; CF. aurora australis |
| vulgar | of the common people; deficient in refinement; not refined; coarse; Ex. vulgar display of wealth; N. vulgarism: vulgarity; crudely indecent word; CF. vulgarian: vulgar person; boor; lout |
| animated | lively; spirited |
| placid | peaceful; calm; Ex. placid child/lake |
