1 Used often in training hospitals by junior residents and health pupils to spell it out mindless and thankless errands, such chasing after down radiology reports, attracting bloodstream, and keeping on hold with general public health -- such a thing that is heavy from the service and light in the education.Apparently based on scutwork, indicating ...
verb. emphasize; mark. 1  accentuate. 2  bracket. 3  call attention to. 4  caption. 5  check off. 6  draw attention to. 7  feature. 8  give emphasis. 9  highlight. 10  indicate. 11  interlineate. 12  italicize. 13  play up. 14  point to. 15  point up. 16  rule. 17  stress. 18  underscore.
amuse, divert, entertain mean to pass or cause to pass the time pleasantly. amuse suggests that one's attention is engaged lightly amuse yourselves while I make dinner. divert implies distracting attention from worry or routine occupation especially by something funny a light comedy to divert the tired businessman.