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 |
|---|---|
| redoubtable | causing fear or alarm : formidable |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| outstrip | to go faster or farther than |
| accord | to grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned |
| vigilant | alertly watchful especially to avoid danger |
| prolific | producing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful |
| sultry | very hot and humid : sweltering |
| dissonance | lack of agreement |
| collateral | property (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender |
| deprecate | to express disapproval of |