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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| irretrievable | not retrievable : impossible to regain or recover |
| smart | having or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent |
| tightwad | a close or miserly person |
| mannered | having manners of a specified kind |
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