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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| willowy | abounding with willows |
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| intermediary | mediator |
| precis | a concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts |