GRE Word List

DISTEND

extend

The meaning of the word distend is extend.

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WordMeaning
evoketo call forth or up: such as
personifyto conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers
palpablecapable of being touched or felt : tangible
jurisprudencethe science or philosophy of law
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
haplesshaving no luck : unfortunate
regattaa rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races
draconianof, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him
liquidateto determine by agreement or by litigation the precise amount of (indebtedness, damages, or accounts)