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apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
The meaning of the word distrait is apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted.
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|---|---|
| innuendo | an oblique allusion : hint |
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| heresy | adherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma |
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| stammer | to make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter |
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| vaunted | highly or widely praised or boasted about |
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| candor | unreserved, honest, or sincere expression : forthrightness |