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 |
|---|---|
| transient | passing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory |
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| quisling | traitor |
| random | a haphazard course |
| codify | to reduce to a code |
| detached | standing by itself : separate |
| fanfare | a short and lively sounding of trumpets |
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