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 |
|---|---|
| foliage | a representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation |
| glib | showing little forethought or preparation : offhand |
| vendetta | blood feud |
| inane | lacking significance, meaning, or point : silly |
| lunatic | affected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane |
| camp | a place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers) |
| drone | a stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen |
| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |
| ravine | a small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water |
| bullion | gold or silver considered as so much metal |