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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WordMeaning
allocateto apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute
mockto treat with contempt or ridicule : deride
antagonismopposition of a conflicting force, tendency, or principle
prolongto lengthen in time : continue
refuseto express oneself as unwilling to accept
salvagecompensation paid for saving a ship or its cargo from the perils of the sea or for the lives and property rescued in a wreck
incubateto sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
epitheta characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing
denotationan act or process of denoting