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apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
The meaning of the word distrait is apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted.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 |
|---|---|
| shimmer | to shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer |
| implausible | not plausible : provoking disbelief |
| toady | one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant |
| contentious | likely to cause disagreement or argument |
| commiserate | to feel or express sympathy : condole |
| unruly | not readily ruled, disciplined, or managed |
| quotidian | occurring every day |
| bombardment | a late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones |
| resourceful | able to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means |
| impervious | not allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable |