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apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
The meaning of the word distrait is apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted.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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| somnambulist | an abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed |
| irretrievable | not retrievable : impossible to regain or recover |
| gentry | upper or ruling class : aristocracy |
| victuals | food usable by people |
| stilted | pompous |
| artifacts | a usually simple object (such as a tool or ornament) showing human workmanship or modification as distinguished from a natural object |
| pique | to excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff |
| extort | to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring |
| adjourn | to suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time |
| expropriate | to deprive of possession or proprietary rights |