GRE Word List
DISTEND
extend
The meaning of the word distend is extend.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| reinstate | to place again (as in possession or in a former position) |
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| toga | the loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome |
| zephyr | a breeze from the west |
| contagion | a contagious disease |
| inaugurate | to induct into an office with suitable ceremonies |
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| squabble | a noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters |
| deterrent | serving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter |
| ominous | being or exhibiting an omen : portentous |