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apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted

The meaning of the word distrait is apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted.

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WordMeaning
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
sojourna temporary stay
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
wiltloose freshness; droop
impotentnot potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless
casualtya military person lost through death, wounds, injury, sickness, internment, or capture or through being missing in action
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
scrupuloushaving moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper