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 |
|---|---|
| toxic | containing or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation |
| draconian | of, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him |
| expansive | having a capacity or a tendency to expand |
| castrate | to deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes |
| consign | to give over to another's care |
| cite | to call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court) |
| loll | to hang loosely or laxly : droop |
| exertion | the act or an instance of exerting |
| wanton | merciless |
| uproarious | marked by uproar |