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
bidto offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance
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alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness
threadbarehaving the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby
spendthrifta person who spends improvidently or wastefully
dieto pass from physical life : expire
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
canterone who uses cant: such as
servileof or befitting a menial position
immunenot susceptible or responsive