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 |
|---|---|
| egotistical | characterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance |
| berserk | an ancient Scandinavian warrior frenzied in battle and held to be invulnerable |
| forsake | to renounce or turn away from entirely |
| abridge | to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense |
| piebald | composed of incongruous parts |
| exquisite | marked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution |
| unctuous | having, revealing, or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality |
| ascribe | to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing |
| testy | easily annoyed : irritable |
| venturesome | inclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring |