GRE Word List

DISTEND

extend

The meaning of the word distend is extend.

Random words

WordMeaning
mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected
construeto analyze the arrangement and connection of words in (a sentence or sentence part)
dispelto drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate
enfranchiseto set free (as from slavery)
reduceto draw together or cause to converge : consolidate
cajoleto persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax
podiatristthe medical care and treatment of the human foot
withholdto hold back from action : check
unobtrusivenot obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous
hallowedholy