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apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
The meaning of the word distrait is apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| perspicuous | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
| neophyte | a new convert : proselyte |
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