remote
[ɹəˈməʊt]
Group 32Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Far away in distance or time; having very little connection or relevance; unlikely GRE
Example in Context
The possibility of a negotiated settlement seemed increasingly remote as both sides hardened their positions and recalled their envoys.
Synonyms
distantfar-offunlikely
Etymology
From Latin for 'distant,' REMOTE describes something far away or disconnected.
- remotus (Latin) — distant
Memory Aid
📺Sounds like “re-mote”
Imagine a remote control that is so far away, it’s on a different PLANET — that’s REMOTE!
Visual Association
🌌A tiny spaceship lost in the vastness of space, far from Earth and all connection.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “remote” mean on the GRE?
remote (adjective) means “Far away in distance or time; having very little connection or relevance; unlikely”. The possibility of a negotiated settlement seemed increasingly remote as both sides hardened their positions and recalled their envoys.
How to remember “remote” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “remote” sounds like “re-mote”. Imagine a remote control that is so far away, it’s on a different PLANET — that’s REMOTE!
What are synonyms for “remote”?
Common synonyms: distant, far-off, unlikely.