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apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted

The meaning of the word distrait is apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted.

Random words

WordMeaning
herpetologista branch of zoology dealing with reptiles and amphibians
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable
subversivethe act of subverting : the state of being subverted
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
neophytea new convert : proselyte
legenda story coming down from the past
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil
phobiaan exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation
prolixityunduly prolonged or drawn out : too long
allocateto apportion for a specific purpose or to particular persons or things : distribute