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
invincibleincapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued
ambiguousdoubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness
unanimitythe quality or state of being unanimous
promontorya high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water
penitentfeeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant
ficklemarked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness
libidoinstinctual psychic energy that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive biological urges (as for sexual pleasure or self-preservation) and that is expressed in conscious activity
martialof, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior
finesserefinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities