GRE Word List

DISTRAIT

apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted

The meaning of the word distrait is apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted.

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ficklemarked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness
placidserenely free of interruption or disturbance
suffuseto spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light : flush
weanto accustom (a young child or animal) to take food otherwise than by nursing
facultyability
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superimposeto place or lay over or above something
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interto deposit (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb
ventilateto expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing