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apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted

The meaning of the word distrait is apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted.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
rectitudethe quality or state of being straight
blighta disease or injury of plants marked by the formation of lesions, withering, and death of parts (such as leaves and tubers)
taperto become progressively smaller toward one end
glimmerto shine faintly or unsteadily
threatan expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage
inscrutablenot readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious
whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
quailany of numerous small gallinaceous birds: such as
harryto make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault
pragmaticrelating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic