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apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
The meaning of the word distrait is apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted.
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| corollary | a proposition (see proposition |
| misnomer | the misnaming of a person in a legal instrument |
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| check | to inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively |
| amity | friendship |
| adroit | having or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations |
| assiduous | showing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application |
| crossbreed | hybridize |
| quaff | to drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously |