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apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
The meaning of the word distrait is apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| remit | to lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly |
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| dictum | a noteworthy statement: such as |
| prepossessing | creating prejudice |
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| unique | being the only one : sole |
| remote | separated by an interval or space greater than usual |
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| encomiastic | one that praises : eulogist |
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