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apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
The meaning of the word distrait is apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted.
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| asperity | roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger |
| fervent | very hot : glowing |
| lurid | causing horror or revulsion : gruesome |
| rue | to feel penitence, remorse, or regret for |
| ascribe | to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing |
| artful | performed with or showing art or skill |
| guy | man |
| illuminate | to supply or brighten with light |
| putrescent | undergoing putrefaction : becoming putrid |
| motley | variegated in color |