GRE Word List

REMOTE

separated by an interval or space greater than usual

The meaning of the word remote is separated by an interval or space greater than usual.

Random words

WordMeaning
barragea dam placed in a watercourse to increase the depth of water or to divert it into a channel for navigation or irrigation
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering
minusculevery small
gossamera film of cobwebs floating in air in calm clear weather
premisea proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
hirelinga person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives
confluencea coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point
melancholydepression of spirits : dejection
shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)