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

WordMeaning
odiousarousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful
consternationamazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion
febrilemarked or caused by fever : feverish
intermittentcoming and going at intervals : not continuous
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
snivelto run at the nose
stalwartmarked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit
intrinsicbelonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing