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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balmy | having the qualities of balm : soothing |
genealogy | an account of the descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or from older forms |
contentious | likely to cause disagreement or argument |
menace | a show of intention to inflict harm : threat |
plenary | complete in every respect : absolute |
controvert | to dispute or oppose by reasoning |
glower | to look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger |
discompose | to destroy the composure of |
continence | the ability to retain a bodily discharge voluntarily |
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