GRE Word List

DISTANT

separated in space : away

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

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WordMeaning
magniloquentspeaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner
grimacea facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain
asceticpracticing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline
aversiona feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it
precepta command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action
avalanchea large mass of snow, ice, earth, rock, or other material in swift motion down a mountainside or over a precipice
grotesquea style of decorative art characterized by fanciful or fantastic human and animal forms often interwoven with foliage or similar figures that may distort the natural into absurdity, ugliness, or caricature
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites
precludeto make impossible by necessary consequence : rule out in advance
betokento typify beforehand : presage