divorced
Group 14Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Separated or disconnected from something GRE
Example in Context
The proposal seemed divorced from reality, offering solutions that bore no relation to the problems identified in the assessment.
Synonyms
separateddetacheddisconnected
Etymology
To turn apart from a union, leading to separation.
- dis- (Latin) — apart
- vertere (Latin) — to turn
Memory Aid
💔Sounds like “divorced”
A heart being literally DIVORCED into two pieces — it’s a break-up with a twist!
Visual Association
🚪A couple walking away from each other, leaving behind a giant broken heart at the door.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “divorced” mean on the GRE?
divorced (adjective) means “Separated or disconnected from something”. The proposal seemed divorced from reality, offering solutions that bore no relation to the problems identified in the assessment.
How to remember “divorced” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “divorced” sounds like “divorced”. A heart being literally DIVORCED into two pieces — it’s a break-up with a twist!
What are synonyms for “divorced”?
Common synonyms: separated, detached, disconnected.