GRE Word List

DISTEND

extend

The meaning of the word distend is extend.

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consolean architectural member projecting from a wall to form a bracket or from a keystone for ornament
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
vendettablood feud
superfluousexceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
vacillateto waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses
rentproperty (such as a house) rented or for rent
petulantinsolent or rude in speech or behavior
fraileasily led into evil
shedto rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted