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 |
|---|---|
| pulse | the regular expansion of an artery caused by the ejection of blood into the arterial system by the contractions of the heart |
| pinnace | a light sailing ship |
| oblivion | the fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness |
| castrate | to deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes |
| abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |
| flicker | to move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter |
| foist | to introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant |
| portend | to give an omen or anticipatory sign of |
| affluence | abundance of property : wealth |
| dorsal | an ornamental cloth hung behind and above an altar |