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

WordMeaning
impedeto interfere with or slow the progress of
hurtleto move rapidly or forcefully
surgeto rise and fall actively : toss
referendumthe principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative
propheticof, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy
pestlea usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration
thermalof, relating to, or caused by heat
sunderto break apart or in two : separate by or as if by violence or by intervening time or space
kineticof or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated therewith
requiteto make return for : repay