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.

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WordMeaning
inscrutablenot readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious
eroticof, devoted to, or tending to arouse sexual love or desire
slickhaving a smooth surface : slippery
desertsarid land with usually sparse vegetation
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
abscondto depart secretly and hide oneself
forebodingthe act of one who forebodes
pittancea small portion, amount, or allowance
noxiousphysically harmful or destructive to living beings
pretendto give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing