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
dissentto withhold assent or approval
smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge
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opportunistone that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism
irrepressibleimpossible to repress, restrain, or control
gargoylea spout in the form of a grotesque human or animal figure projecting from a roof gutter to throw rainwater clear of a building
detonationthe action or process of detonating
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fomentto promote the growth or development of : rouse
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis