GRE Word List
DIVERSION
act of turning aside; pastime; V. divert: turn aside from a course; distract; amuse
The meaning of the word diversion is act of turning aside; pastime; V. divert: turn aside from a course; distract; amuse.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| preen | make oneself tidy in appearance; feel self-satisfaction or pride; (of a bird) smooth or clean (feathers) with the beak; Ex. preen oneself on; CF. prune |
| mosaic | picture made of small colorful inlaid tiles; ADJ. |
| primp | groom oneself with care; adorn oneself |
| probe | explore with a probe or tools; investigate; N: slender instrument used to explore a wound or body cavity; device designed to investigate an unknown region; thorough investigation; Ex. space probe |
| dereliction | neglect of duty; abandonment |
| malediction | curse |
| masochist | person who enjoys his own pain; CF. masochism |
| untoward | unexpected and adverse; unfortunate or unlucky; Ex. untoward encounter |
| advocate | speak in favor of; support (an idea or plan); urge; plead for |
| aggregate | sum; total; ADJ. V: gather into a mass or whole; accumulate; add up to; Ex. aggregate 100 dollars |
