GRE Word List

ALOOF

removed or distant either physically or emotionally

The meaning of the word aloof is removed or distant either physically or emotionally.

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WordMeaning
bevya large group or collection
paradoxone (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases
patriciana member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome
renovateto restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)
galleya ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as
quashto suppress or extinguish summarily and completely
validateto make legally valid : ratify
crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet
multiformhaving many forms or appearances
pertinenthaving a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand