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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| gruel | a thin porridge |
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| descry | to catch sight of |
| apotheosis | the perfect form or example of something : quintessence |
| resurrect | to raise from the dead |
| petty | having secondary rank or importance : minor |
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