GRE Word List
ORIENT
to direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
The meaning of the word orient is to direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| cavil | to raise trivial and frivolous objection |
| piebald | composed of incongruous parts |
| acrid | sharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating |
| credulity | readiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence |
| browbeat | to intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully |
| oblique | neither perpendicular nor parallel : inclined |
| unwonted | being out of the ordinary : rare |
| titanic | having great magnitude, force, or power : colossal |
| far-fetched | brought from a remote time or place |