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 |
|---|---|
| blase | apathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary |
| alchemy | a medieval chemical science and speculative philosophy aiming to achieve the transmutation of the base metals into gold, the discovery of a universal cure for disease, and the discovery of a means of indefinitely prolonging life |
| selective | of, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select |
| grotesque | a style of decorative art characterized by fanciful or fantastic human and animal forms often interwoven with foliage or similar figures that may distort the natural into absurdity, ugliness, or caricature |
| discriminate | to mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of |
| abdicate | to renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function |
| swear-word | word considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody'' |
| penchant | a strong and continued inclination |
| palatable | agreeable to the palate or taste |
| deserts | arid land with usually sparse vegetation |