GRE Word List

DISTEND

extend

The meaning of the word distend is extend.

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WordMeaning
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
whiffa quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray
swaythe action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion
foolhardyfoolishly adventurous and bold : rash
suppositionsomething that is supposed : hypothesis
prototypean original model on which something is patterned : archetype
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
macerateto cause to waste away by or as if by excessive fasting
detachedstanding by itself : separate
affrontto insult especially to the face by behavior or language