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apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted

The meaning of the word distrait is apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted.

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confidantone to whom secrets are entrusted
erroneouscontaining or characterized by error : mistaken
burlesquea literary or dramatic work that seeks to ridicule by means of grotesque exaggeration or comic imitation
dumbfoundto confound (see confound
routa state of wild confusion or disorderly retreat
slovenlyuntidy especially in personal appearance
malcontenta discontented person:
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
enamoredaffected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index