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apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
The meaning of the word distrait is apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted.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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| tarantula | any of various large, typically ground-dwelling, hairy, mygalomorph spiders (family Theraphosidae) of warm regions that possess venomous fangs used to subdue and kill prey (such as insects, centipedes, frogs, and mice) caught by ambush or chase and that construct silk-lined burrows but do not build webs to trap food |
| scoff | an expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe |
| excerpt | a passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract |
| assent | to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur |
| implore | to make an earnest request to (someone) : beg |
| coalition | the act of coalescing : union |
| rigor | harsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity |
| scurvy | a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes |
| askance | with disapproval or distrust : scornfully |
| ulterior | going beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper |