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apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted

The meaning of the word distrait is apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted.

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impingeencroach
depictto represent by or as if by a picture
diurnalactive chiefly in the daytime
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disinterestednot having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged
quietudea quiet state : repose
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways