GRE Word List
DISTRACT
to draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
The meaning of the word distract is to draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| invocation | the act or process of petitioning for help or support |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| edifice | building |
| boisterous | noisily turbulent : rowdy |
| suborn | to induce secretly to do an unlawful thing |
| slur | an insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion |
| ineffectual | not producing the proper or intended effect : futile |
| cession | a yielding to another : concession |
| taint | to contaminate morally : corrupt |
| inculcate | to teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions |