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apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
The meaning of the word distrait is apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted.
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|---|---|
| sentinel | sentry |
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| grisly | inspiring horror or intense fear |
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| redress | to set right : remedy |