GRE Word List
REMOTE
distant in manner; aloof
The meaning of the word remote is distant in manner; aloof.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| reciprocate | do or give something in return; repay in kind; give or take mutually; interchange; move backwards and forwards; Ex. reciprocate his invitation by inviting him; N. reciprocity: reciprocal relationship; mutual interchange of advantages between two groups; Ex. reciprocity in trading rights |
| potion | dose (of liquids); liquid dose |
| intuition | immediate insight; power of knowing without reasoning; ADJ. intuitive; V. intuit: know by intuition |
| determinate | having a fixed order of procedure; precisely defined; invariable; fixed; conclusive; final |
| gastronomy | art and science of preparing and serving good food; CF. gastronome |
| epigram | witty thought or saying, usually short |
| overture | musical introduction to a long musical piece; first offer or proposal (to begin talks in the hope of reaching an agreement); Ex. overtures for peace |
| turmoil | extreme confusion; great commotion and confusion; Ex. throw the country into turmoil |
| brag | boast |
| chronic | long established as a disease |
