estranged
Group 5Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- No longer close or affectionate; alienated GRE
Example in Context
The estranged siblings hadn't spoken in over a decade until a family crisis forced them to confront their unresolved grievances.
Synonyms
separatedalienateddistant
Etymology
Out of the binding ties; alienated from someone.
- ex- (Latin) — out of
- strangere (Latin) — to tie or bind
Memory Aid
👽Sounds like “a strange”
Imagine a family reunion where an aunt shows up looking so STRANGE, everyone feels ESTRANGED!
Visual Association
🚪A person standing at a closed door, looking back at a family gathering, feeling isolated and lost.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “estranged” mean on the GRE?
estranged (adjective) means “No longer close or affectionate; alienated”. The estranged siblings hadn't spoken in over a decade until a family crisis forced them to confront their unresolved grievances.
How to remember “estranged” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “estranged” sounds like “a strange”. Imagine a family reunion where an aunt shows up looking so STRANGE, everyone feels ESTRANGED!
What are synonyms for “estranged”?
Common synonyms: separated, alienated, distant.