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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| myriad | ten thousand |
| run-down | an item-by-item report or review : summary |
| perpetrate | to bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit |
| sinister | singularly evil or productive of evil |
| licentious | lacking legal or moral restraints |
| overwrought | extremely excited : agitated |
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| precarious | dependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments |
| plight | to put or give in pledge : engage |
| buffoonery | foolish or playful behavior or practice |