GRE Word List

DISTANT

separated in space : away

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

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entreatto plead with especially in order to persuade : ask urgently
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partitionthe action of parting : the state of being parted : division
gildto overlay with or as if with a thin covering of gold
incrustationa crust or hard coating
slickhaving a smooth surface : slippery
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whimsicalresulting from or characterized by whim or caprice
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exemplifyto show or illustrate by example