GRE Word List

DISTANT

separated in space : away

The meaning of the word distant is separated in space : away.

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WordMeaning
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
pronouncedstrongly marked : decided
brazenmade of brass
kindredof a similar nature or character : like
coquettea woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men
coronera usually elected public officer who is typically not required to have specific medical qualifications and whose principal duty is to inquire by an inquest into the cause of any death which there is reason to suppose is not due to natural causes compare medical examiner
ignoblecharacterized by baseness, lowness, or meanness
migrantone that migrates: such as
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection