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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| deleterious | harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way |
| prevaricate | to deviate from the truth : equivocate |
| rectify | to set right : remedy |
| belated | delayed beyond the usual time |
| insomnia | prolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep |
| dabble | to work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest |
| adversity | a state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune |
| servitude | a condition in which one lacks liberty especially to determine one's course of action or way of life |
| ursine | of or relating to a bear or the bear family (Ursidae) |
| protract | to prolong in time or space : continue |