GRE Word List
DISTANT
separated in space : away
The meaning of the word distant is separated in space : away.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| skimp | skimpy |
| lurk | to lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose |
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| antique | existing since or belonging to earlier times : ancient |
| circumscribe | to constrict (see constrict |
| mason | a skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick) |
| lofty | elevated in character and spirit : noble |
| obsolete | no longer in use or no longer useful |
| brittle | easily broken, cracked, or snapped |
| dismiss | to permit or cause to leave |