accustomed, restricted, distracted, entitled, distressed: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from Advanced set 58. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

1. accustomed · adjective/əˈkəstəmd/

   being in the habit of doing something, being familiar with something

   Jared's parents encouraged him to get a job at a young age so that he would become accustomed to hard work.

   Synonyms: be used to, familiar with

2. restricted · adjective/rəˈstrɪktəd/

   limited in extent or range of possibility

   The area was restricted to the military and no one could gain access without permission.

   Synonyms: limited, confined, restrained

3. distracted · adjective/dəˈstræktəd/

   diverted in attention to another activity while trying to accomplish a task

   There were so many toys in the room that the child got distracted and couldn't complete his homework.

   Synonyms: disturbed, interrupted, inattentive

4. entitled · adjective/ɪnˈtaɪdld/

   officially granted the right to do something; believing one deserves special treatment

   Full-time employees are all entitled to a bonus at the end of the year.

   Synonyms: privileged, advantaged, arrogant

5. distressed · adjective/dəˈstrɛst/

   extremely upset, sad, or anxious about a situation

   The director was so distressed at the news of the plane crash that he called off the rest of the takes and sent the crew home.

   Synonyms: agitated, afflicted